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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.
Hazleton, PA, Feb. 25, 2009—Forbo Flooring Systems North America will implement a price increase April 1.
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2009--Sales of new homes fell 10.2% in January to a record seasonally adjusted annual rate of 309,000, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday.
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2009--Initial jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week and total benefit rolls soared to a record high.
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2009--Durable goods orders fell for a record sixth consecutive month in January.