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Lancaster, PA, Feb. 27, 2009--Armstrong World Industries said Thursday it will cut more jobs in the wake of a $25.5 million fourth-quarter loss that was fueled in part by a 17 percent decline in sales, according to Lancaster Online.
Weston, WI, Feb. 26, 2009-- From The Forest said that its Weston plant has recently been awarded FSC Chain-of-Custody certification.
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 27, 2009--The University of Michigan/Reuters Consumer Sentiment Index fell in late February to 56.3 from 61.2 in January.
Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2009--Legislation that would let bankruptcy judges reduce the principal and interest rate on mortgages for debt-strapped homeowners stalled Thursday.
Chattanooga, TN, Feb. 26, 2009--Dixie Group said it could move Dixie's Fabrica International division east from California sometime after June, with the majority of the business headed for Dixie's Atmore, Ala. plant.
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 26, 2009--Armstrong World Industries reported a loss from continuing operations of $26.2 million, or $0.46 per share, compared to income of $21.0 million, or $0.37 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 25, 2009--Interface, Inc. reported a fourth quarter 2008 net loss of $79.3 million, or $1.29 per share.
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2009--Valinge said its 2008 license income increased 13% in 2008 over the previous year. Operating income before taxes was $25.8 million, an increase of 4%.
Virginia Beach, VA, Feb. 26, 2009--Floormall.com said it is offering BuildDirect.com flooring products to customers in the residential and commercial markets.
Peshtigo, WI, Feb. 27, 2009--Aacer Flooring has named Kevin Barker to vice president of sales and marketing-sports.