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Dalton, GA, Nov. 16, 2012 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute presented the Joseph J. Smrekar Memorial Award to Joe Foye, Mohawk Industries divisional general council and long-time CRI volunteer at its Annual Membership Meeting.
Emeryville, CA, Nov. 16, 2012 -- Veteran third-party certifier Scientific Certification Systems said it has changed its name to SCS Global Services.
Washington, DC, Nov. 16, 2012 -- Industrial production in the U.S. fell unexpectedly last month as superstorm Sandy knocked out power in the Northeast, according to the Federal Reserve.
Toano, VA, Nov. 16, 2012 -- Lumber Liquidators said its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $50 million of its common stock.
Fresno, CA, Nov. 16, 2012 -- The owners of Abbey Design and Flooring Center in Fresno have filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, according to a local ABC news affiliate.
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 15, 2012 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices on all engineered hardwood flooring by up to 6%, effective Dec. 17.
Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2012 -- Mortgage delinquencies and home foreclosures declined during the third quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose 78,000 to a seasonally adjusted 439,000, the Labor Department said.
New York, NY, Nov. 15, 2012 -- According to a new study by McGraw-Hill Construction, both K-12 and universities plan to continue investments in green schools, citing financial and social benefits.
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 15, 2012-- Armstrong said it has closed its secondary public offering of 5.2 million common shares held by The Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust and Armor TPG Holdings, L.P.