Three Inducted Into WFCA Hall of Fame
Anaheim, CA. Jan. 5, 2012 -- After a one-year drought without an inductee, the World Floor Covering Association Flooring Industry Hall of Fame has inducted three individuals this year.
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ReSource Adds Mohawk to its Network
Aurora, CO, Jan. 4, 2012 -- The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network is adding The Mohawk Group as a ReSource Preferred Supplier.
Private Sector Payrolls Surge in December
Roseland, NJ, Jan. 5, 2012 -- Private-sector payrolls grew substantially in December, according to the employment report released Thursday by Automatic Data Processing.
Invista Introduces Trusoft to Stainmaster Carpet
Kennesaw, GA, Jan. 5, 2012 --– Invista is introducing a new nylon 6,6 fiber that it says is its softest fiber yet.
Planned Job Cuts Decline in December
Chicago, IL, Jan. 5, 2012 -- Planned job cuts by U.S. employers declined in December to 41,785, the lowest monthly total since June, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Lexmark Enters Residential Carpet Market
Dalton, GA, Jan. 5, 2012 -- Hospitality carpet maker Lexmark Carpet Mills is entering the residential market with products that will be introduced at Surfaces.
Unemployment Applications Move Lower Again
Washington, DC, Jan. 5, 2012 -- New applications for unemployment benefits fell for the fourth time in five weeks, according to the Labor Department.
Burke Flooring Raising Prices in February
San Jose, CA, Jan 5. 2012 -- Resilient flooring firm Burke Flooring said it will raise prices 2-5% across all products effective with shipments on Feb. 13.
Oriental Rug Importers, AmericasMart Sign Pact
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 5, 2012 -- The Oriental Rug Importers Association has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with AmericasMart Atlanta.
Certified Rug Specialist Program Gets New Owner
Dallas, TX, Jan, 5 2012 -- The Association of Rug Care Specialists and the Restoration Industry Association have agreed to transfer ownership of the Certified Rug Specialist certification program to ARCS.