Armstrong Plans to Build $40 million LVT Plant
Lancaster, PA, July 29, 2013 -- During Armstrong's second quarter conference call, Matt Espe announced that the company will build a new $40 million luxury vinyl tile plant.
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Home Prices Shoot Higher in May
New York, NY, July 30, 2013 -- Home prices accelerated higher in the largest U.S. cities in May, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index.
Consumer Confidence Ticks Down in July
New York, NY, July 30, 2013 -- The Conference Board's consumer confidence index declined to 80.3 in July from 82.1 in June.
Fishman Flooring Acquires Sobol Sales
Baltimore, MD., July 30, 2013 -– Fishman Flooring Solutions has purchased Sobol Sales of Cleveland, Ohio, effective July 29.
Shaw Industries Hiring for Dalton Plants
Dalton, GA, July 30, 2013 -- Shaw Industries said it is adding 60 employees at its plants in the Dalton area.
Unilin Plant Get Safety Award
Dallas, TX, July 30, 2013 –- For the 7th consecutive year, the SHARP Award has been earned by the Unilin production facility that makes Mohawk, Quick-Step, and Columbia laminate.
Trek CEO Burke Named to Interface Board
Atlanta, GA, July 30, 2013 -- Interface said that Trek CEO John Burke has been elected to its board of directors.
Armstrong Flooring Used in Winning Design
Lancaster, PA, July 30, 2013 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring’s Striations BioBased Tile was used to help win the grand prize for Canada’s Terra20 in the Association for Retail Environments 2013 Design Awards.
Pending Home Sales Edge Lower in June
Washington, DC, July 29, 2013 -- Pending home sales fell 0.4% in June, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Armstrong Sees Lower Second Quarter Income
Lancaster, PA, July 29, 2013 -- Armstrong World Industries reported net income of $30.6 million in the second quarter, down from $42.2 million a year ago.