Today's Flooring News

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Q.E.P. Helps the Do-It-Yourselfer

Boca Raton, FL, Mar. 9--A company that prides itself on low-tech products has discovered the Internet.

Weyerhaeuser Settles Antitrust Suit

Federal Way, WA, Mar. 9--Weyerhaeuser Co. on Tuesday said it has agreed to pay $34.5 million to settle an antitrust case and expects to take a first-quarter charge.

Shaw Awaits Impact of Stewart Conviction

Chattanooga, TN, Mar. 6--Martha Stewart may have been convicted of federal crimes Friday in New York, but the shock waves reached the Dalton, GA headquarters of Shaw Industries.

The Mohawk Group Intros Instant Inventory Access

Atlanta, GA, Mar. 8--Instant gratification is being met by The Mohawk Group with creation of Ready2Roll, the industry’s first instant access inventory system.

Kronotex Intros New Products

Alpharetta, GA, Mar. 8--Laminate flooring manufacturer Kronotex plans to introduce two new flooring products and an expanded collection.

Dalton CFI Chapter Meeting Sets Record

Dalton, GA, Mar. 8--The Dalton chapter of the Certified Floorcovering Installers Association, (CFI), set the record last week with of the association’s biggest chapter meeting ever.

Mohawk Debuts Dealer Website

Dalton, GA, Mar. 8--Mohawk has a new website created to keep its dealers informed of key marketing programs and promotion opportunities.

Mohawk Elects New Director

Calhoun, GA, Mar. 5--Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced today that Ms. Phyllis O. Bonanno was elected to the Board of Directors effective February 26.

Growth in Payrolls Slower Than Expected

Washington, D.C., Mar. 5--U.S. employers added far fewer jobs to their payrolls last month than economists had expected.

Weyerhaeuser Plans to Sell 3 Mills

Federal Way, WA, Mar. 5--Weyerhaeuser Co. will put three of its lumber and plywood mills in the Carolinas and Georgia on the sales block, because the facilities don't match its business strategies.