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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.
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.
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.
Cartersville, GA, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Shaw Industries is installing solar panels on the roof of its carpet tile manufacturing facility in Cartersville.
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Darrell J. Turner has been appointed chief operating officer of Leigh Fibers, succeeding Keith Taylor.
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.
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.
Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as interest rates fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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.
Aurora, CO, Oct. 9, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance said that commercial carpet maker Bentley is its newest preferred supplier.