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Lancaster, PA, August 16, 2006--For nearly six years, Armstrong World Industries has competed with one arm tied behind its back, bound by the bankruptcy reorganization process, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Washington, DC, August 16, 2006--Housing starts in July were off by 2.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.80 million, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2006--Home Depot reported a 5.3 percent jump in second-quarter earnings on a strong rise in sales. However, it said its earnings growth for the year will be at the low end of its previous guidance.
Lancaster, PA, August 15, 2006--Armstrong World Industries, Inc., announced today that U.S. District Court Judge Eduardo Robreno issued a decision confirming AWI's "Fourth Amended Plan of Reorganization, as Modified," dated February 21, 2006.
Dalton, GA, August 14, 2006--Shaw reported an enhancement to its consumer credit program through CitiFinancial. Consumers can now apply for a Shaw/CitiFinancial credit card at shawfloors.com, allowing consumers to make Shaw flooring purchases easier and m
Dalton, GA, August 14, 2006--The corporate slogan for Shaw Industries “Where Great Floors Begin” appears on all 3,720 of the company's trailers, according to Fleet Owner.
Corona, CA, August 7, 2006--FloorCo Design Center opened its new showroom in Corona, California. With over 5,000 square feet of shopping space, FloorCo Design Center offers over 20,000 flooring options in carpet, hardwood, tile, stone, area rugs and other
Danville, VA, August 10, 2006--Columbia Commercial Flooring, a division of Columbia Forest Products and manufacturer of solid and engineered hardwood flooring, is the newest preferred vendor for the StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative.
Mercerville, NJ, August 10, 2006--Congoleum Corporation in its second quarter financial report today noted positive second quarter net income, compared with $14.6 net loss in the second quarter of 2005.
Mclean, VA, August 9, 2006--Mortgage rates dropped again during the week ended August 3 and August 4, and experts say there is reason to hope that home mortgage rates will continue to ease.