InterfaceFlor Begins Middle East Green Campaign
Dubai, UAE, Nov. 8, 2010 -- InterfaceFlor has launched a "Let's Be Clear" campaign across the Middle East to show its customers just what goes into its products.
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Mohawk Sees Higher Earnings on Lower Sales
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 4, 2010 -- Mohawk Industries reported third quarter net earnings of $51 million and earnings per share of $0.74, compared to net earnings of $34 million earnings per share of $0.50 a year ago.
Armstrong Net Earnings Down on Flat Sales
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 5, 2010 -- Armstrong World Industries reported third quarter net income of $24.6 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to net income of $64.4 million, or $1.12 per share a year ago.
Economy Adds More Jobs Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 5, 2010 -- The economy added jobs in October for the first time in five months, although the unemployment rate remained at 9.6%.
Bank Seeking Payment of Carpets of Dalton Debt
Dalton, GA, Nov. 5, 2010 -- Carpets of Dalton is being forced to repay $40 million in loans within 10 days and is now the subject of a federal court lawsuit seeking to recover the money, according to a story in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Valinge Develops Laminate Recycling Process
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 5, 2010 -- Valinge said it has developed a patented method to recycling laminate flooring.
Price of Oil Hits Two-Year High as Dollar Falls
New York, NY, Nov. 5, 2010 -- Oil remained near $87 a barrel Friday after reaching a two-year high.
Chain Store Sales Edge Higher in October
New York, NY, Nov. 5, 2010 -- U.S. chain-store sales rose 1.6% year-over-year in October, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.
UK Recycling Firm Takes All Carpet Types
London, England, Nov. 5, 2010 -- Leeds-based specialist recycling company 4Recycling Ltd has launched a new service to increase collection and recycling of waste carpet.
Flor Opens Retail Store in Los Angeles
Chicago, IL, Nov. 5, 2010 -- Modular carpet maker Flor, Inc. said it has opened its second national retail store in Los Angeles.