Interface To Redeem Senior Notes
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 11, 2013 -– Interface has decided to redeem $27.5 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7 5/8% senior notes due 2018 at 103% of the principal amount plus accrued interest.
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Shutdown Holding Back Mortgage Approvals
Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2013 -- The government shutdown is beginning to take a toll on the housing market as some lenders are delaying mortgage approvals and others have stopped accepting applications completely.
Mannington Brings Laminate Production to U.S.
Salem, NJ, Oct. 9, 2013 -— Mannington Mills said that beginning this month the company is moving production of its Diamond Bay laminate products to its facility in High Point, N.C. from its current production location in China.
Agency Report May Have Led to LL Search
New York, NY, Oct. 10, 2013 -- The search of Lumber Liquidators' offices by federal agents was likely the result of a report by the non-governmental Environmental Investigation Agency.
Shaw Installing Solar Panels at Georgia Plant
Cartersville, GA, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Shaw Industries is installing solar panels on the roof of its carpet tile manufacturing facility in Cartersville.
Leigh Fibers Names Chief Operating Officer
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Darrell J. Turner has been appointed chief operating officer of Leigh Fibers, succeeding Keith Taylor.
Jobless Applications Surge Due to Shutdown
Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits surged to 374,000 in the first week of October due largely to unusual circumstances, according to the Labor Department.
Mullican Flooring in Southern Living Home
Johnson City, TN, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Mullican Flooring has been named a title partner for the 2014 Southern Living Showcase Home, which will be opening next spring.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises on Rates
Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as interest rates fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Mannington Increasing Engineered Wood Prices
Salem, NJ, Oct. 9, 2013 -- Mannington Mills said it will increase prices up to 6% on all engineered wood floors, moldings and wood adhesives effective Jan. 1.