Former Wayn-Tex Virginia Backing Plant Closes
Waynesboro, VA, Dec. 18, 2009--A long-time Waynesboro, Virginia carpet backing plant closed this week. shuttering one of the oldest primary and secondary backing plants in the carpet business.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Surfaces, Las Vegas Market, Form Partnership
Dallas, Texas, Dec. 20, 2009—Flooring trade show Surfaces and home furnishings showcase World Market Center Las Vegas are forming a strategic partnership to provide a more compelling event.
Royal Mosa Gets Cradle-To-Cradle Certification
Maastricht, The Netherlands, Dec. 21, 2009--Holland's Royal Mosa said it is the world's first ceramic tile factory to receive the Cradle to Cradle certificate.
Real Estate Group Lauds Impact of FHA Loans
Washington, DC, Dec. 21, 2009--Nearly 40 percent of recent buyers purchased a home with a Federal Housing Administration-insured loan, according to the most recent Realtors Confidence Index.
Chicago Fed President Sees Tame Inflation Ahead
New York, NY, Dec. 21, 2009--Inflation rates are expected to remain modest for the next few years because of high unemployment and other factors.
Uniboard Melamine Press Begins Early Production
Neumarkt, Germany, Dec. 21, 2009--Uniboard said its new melamine press in Val-d'Or has gone into operation earlier than planned.
Mohawk Stock Gets Upgrade
New York, NY, Dec. 18, 2009--J.P. Morgan has upgraded Mohawk Industries from Neutral to Overweight.
New Interior Design Contest Seeks Entries
Chattanooga, TN, Dec. 18, 2009--The first annual Vision Award Design Contest, celebrating the dynamic integration of flooring and architecture, is seeking entries.
Kronotex Adds Northwest Distributor Cronin
Barnwell, SC, Dec. 18, 2009--Laminate flooring manufacturer Kronotex USA said that The Cronin Company, headquartered in Portland, Ore. will distribute Kronotex laminate flooring.
Lumber Liquidators Names VP Supply Chain
Toano, VA, Dec. 18, 2009--Lumber Liquidators has named Glenn Sharpe senior vice president of supply chain.