Teragren Promotes Boshart to President
Bainbridge Island, WA, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Teragren has promoted Mike Boshart to president, the company said. He was named vice president in 2009.
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New Zealand's Flooring Brands Buys Aussie Firm
Auckland, NZ, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Flooring Brands of New zealand said it has acquired Australian firm Master Kelwin Floors, increasing the group's worth to $260 million.
Mortgage Application Volume Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume rose in the latest week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
WFCA Redesigns Consumer Website
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 12, 2011 -- The World Floor Covering Association said it has launched a completely revamped consumer flooring website at WFCA.org.
Crossville's Sustainable Samples Debuts This Month
Crossville, TN, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Tile maker Crossville is rolling out its Sustainable Samples kit this month.
Armstrong Raising Vinyl Prices in February
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Armstrong said that it will raise prices 4-6% in the U.S. and Canada on select vinyl composition tile, commercial sheet vinyl and residential sheet vinyl and vinyl tile, effective with shipments on Feb. 14.
Hardwood Firm Anderson Enters Laminate Market
Fountain Inn, SC, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Anderson Hardwood Floors said that for the first time in its history it is introducing three collections of laminate products.
Homebuilder Lennar Reports Lower Profit
Miami, FL, Jan. 11 2011 -- Homebuilder Lennar reported income of $32 million, or $0.17 per share, for the three months ended Nov. 30.
Rug Care Specialist Association Formed
Dallas, TX, Jan. 11, 2011 -- The Association of Rug Care Specialists (ARCS) has been formed by members of the rug care community, according to an association press release.
Raymond James Issues 'Strong Buy' on Dixie
New York, NY, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Raymond James analysts upgraded shares of carpet maker The Dixie Group from “market perform” to “strong buy,”