Deadline Extended for Future Focus Nominations
Chattanooga, TN, Dec. 15, 2011 -- The deadline for entries for the first Future Focus awards has been extended to Dec. 30.
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New York Manufacturing Shows Surprising Strength
New York, NY, Dec. 15, 2011 -- Manufacturing in the New York area in December was much stronger than anticipated.
Inflation Continues To Look Tame
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2011 -- Wholesale prices rose 0.3% last month, the Labor Department reported.
Industrial Production Falls in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2011 -- U.S. industrial production fell in November for the first time in seven months, according to the Federal Reserve.
Mohawk, Daltile Name New Business Unit Presidents
Calhoun, GA, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries is changing leaders at its Mohawk Flooring and Dal-Tile business units effective in January.
Congoleum Raising Prices in February
Mercerville, NJ, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Congoleum said it will increase prices 2% - 6% on select sheet and tile products as well as sundries, effective Feb. 1
Surfaces To Offer Basic Health Screenings
Las Vegas, NV, Dec. 14, 2011 -- The Flooring Covering Industry Foundation, Hanley Wood Exhibitions and the World Floor Covering Association will sponsor health screenings at Surfaces next year.
Mortgage Applications Rise on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume in the U.S. last week rose 4.1% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Orian Rugs Expands AmericasMart Showroom
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Orian Rugs has expanded its AmericasMart showroom space from 3,000 square feet to 6,500 square feet.
Carpetright Has Worst First Half as Public Firm
London, England, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Carpetright, Britain's biggest floor coverings retailer, posted the worst first-half performance in its history as a publicly traded company.