Armstrong Cutting Back at Tennessee Wood Plant
Oneida, TN, Feb. 5, 2010--Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Co. said it is cutting production in Oneida and laying off 260 workers effective April 9.
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Mohawk Home Part of Winning Woolrich Display
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 5, 2010--Woolrich's home furnishings division won the Best of Category top honors for its showroom display at the International Gift and Home Furnishings Market.
More Homeowners Expect Housing Price Stability
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 5, 2010--Fewer homeowners believe the value of their homes will fall this year, according to a Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey published on Friday.
Surfaces Panel Outlines Road to Retail Prosperity
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 4, 2010--Floorcovering dealers face a host of new challenges if they want to prosper in an improving 2010 economy.
First Day Attendance at Surfaces Up Over 2009
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 4, 2010--Organizers of the Surfaces Expo said that first-day attendance was up about 15% over last year.
Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings Renamed Tandus
Dalton, GA, Feb. 4, 2010--Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings has been officially renamed Tandus Flooring, Inc., according to a press release.
Factory Orders Far Exceed Expectations in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 4, 2010--U.S. factory orders posted a 1 percent gain in December, far exceeding expectations.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Feb. 4, 2010--Initial jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week, according to the Labor Department.
NeoCon East Set for Dec. 15-16 in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD, Feb. 2010--The eighth annual NeoCon East will be held Dec. 15-16 at the Baltimore Convention Center.
IAC Group Acquires Automotive Flooring Firm
Detroit, MI, Feb. 3, 2010--International Automotive Components Group North America said it has acquired South Carolina-based automotive flooring and acoustics supplier Stankiewicz International Corp.