Armstrong Third Quarter Income Rises
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 31, 2011 -- Armstrong World Industries said its third quarter net income more than doubled from a year ago.
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Mohawk Closing Georgia Spun Yarn Plant
Calhoun, GA, Oct. 31, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries said it will close its spun yarn plant in Rome, Ga. later this year.
Home Prices Likely To Keep Falling
New York, NY, Oct. 31, 2011 -- Home prices are likely to keep falling until the middle of next year, according to Fiserv, a financial analytics company.
Mannington Co-Hosting Healthcare Panel
Nashville, TN, Oct. 31, 2011 -- HOK Product Design, Mannington Commercial, Pallas Textiles and the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics will host a panel discussion at this year’s Healthcare Design Conference.
Growth Slows in Chicago Area Manufacturing
Chicago, IL, Oct. 31, 2011 -- Growth in Chicago area manufacturing slowed in October, according to the Chicago business barometer, also widely known as the Chicago PMI.
C&R Flooring President Wins Longevity Award
Boston, MA, Oct. 31, 2011 -- President Chris Zizza of New England’s wood floor firm C&R Flooring was the first recipient of the Longevity Honor Award presented by the Builder’s Association of Greater Boston.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in Late October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 28, 2011 -- U.S. consumer sentiment improved in October, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey final October reading.
Flor Opens Sixth National Retail Store
Chicago, IL, Oct. 28, 2011 -- Carpet tile firm Flor said it has opened its newest retail location in Houston.
Consumer Spending Increases Again in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2011 -- The Commerce Department said on Friday that consumer spending increased 0.6% in September after a 0.2% gain in August.
Remodeling Activity Falls in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2011 -- Remodeling activity continues to be hurt by the economic downturn, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders' Remodeling Market Index (RMI).