Leading Economic Indicators Rise in March
New York, NY, April 21, 2014 -- The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index increased 0.8% in March to 100.9 following a 0.5% increase in February.
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Mannington a Finalist for Georgia Manufacturing Award
Calhoun, GA, April 21, 2014 -- Mannington Commercial was named a finalist for Georgia Manufacturer of the Year award.
Armstrong Names Elite Retailers of Year
Lancaster, PA, April 21, 2014 -- Armstrong Residential Flooring has named its 2013 Elite Retailers of the Year.
All Tile Purchasing Manager Truxell Dies
Elk Grove, IL, April 21, 2014 -- Peter "Rick" Truxell, age 58, purchasing director at All Tile Inc., died April 13.
Tennant Reports Higher Quarterly Earnings
Minneapolis, MN, April 21, 2014 -- Tennant Company reported net earnings of $5.8 million, or $0.31 per share, for the first quarter, compared to net earnings of $5.1 million, or $0.27 per share a year ago.
J+J Flooring Gets ISO Environmental Recertification
Dalton, GA, April 18, 2014 -- J+J Flooring Group said it has been awarded ISO 14001 recertification for its Environmental Management System.
Fewer Homeowners Under Water on Mortgages
Irvine, CA, April 18, 2014 -- Rising home equity has helped nearly 2 million homeowners get back above water on their mortgages over the last year, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Dal-Tile Gets Industry-First EPD for NA Production
Dallas, TX, April 18, 2014 -- Dal-Tile said it recently completed the Environmental Product Declaration development process for all products manufactured in the company’s North American production facilities.
Chattanooga Chamber Names Mohawk's Kilbride President
Chattanooga, TN, April 18, 2014 -- The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce has named retiring Mohawk Industries executive Bill Kilbride as president-elect.
Globus Cork Names Design Contest Winner
New York, NY, April 18, 2014 -- Globus Cork has named the winner of its 1st Annual Floor Design Competition.