Housing Starts Drop
Washington, DC, Sept. 17--Home building activity dropped off in August from a 17 year high in July, showing a cooling in the red-hot U.S. housing sector.
Today's Flooring News
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Columbia Acquires Millwood Specialty Flooring
Danville, VA, Sept. 16--Columbia Flooring today announced that it has completed the purchase of Millwood Specialty Flooring Inc., a manufacturer of unfinished 3/4" solid hardwood flooring, located in Ellijay, GA.
Carpets of Dalton Expands Business
Dalton, GA, Sept. 15--To hear Jerry Hennon tell it, empathy has more than a little to do with the expansion of his family's business, according to the Chattanooga Times/Free Press.
Mannington and Domco Tarkett Enter Manufacturing J
Vails Gate, NY, Sept. 12--Mannington Mills and Domco Tarkett, two of the most prominent names in the flooring industry, have announced that they have formed a joint venture to manufacture vinyl composition tile (VCT).
PanAmerican Stone and Tile Expo Issues Call for To
Jupiter, FL, Sept 12--The PanAmerican Stone and Tile Exposition has announced a “Call for Topics” for its March 30 – April 1, 2004 conference program entitled “DISCOVERY'04”.
Mullican To Acquire Bluegrass Specialty Flooring
Johnson City, TN, Sept. 11--Mullican Flooring has signed a letter of intent to purchase Bluegrass Specialty Flooring of Bowling Green, KY, which manufactures solid unfinished red and white oak flooring, according to the Coalfield Progress.
Tandus Group's Earnings Down Slightly
Dalton, GA, Sept. 9--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings and subsidiaries, reports earnings for the second quarter (13 weeks) and six months year-to-date (26 weeks) ended July 26.
Armstrong World Industries To Revamp Board
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 9--A change in the ownership of Armstrong World Industries when it emerges from bankruptcy will be accompanied by a change in its board of directors, according to an Armstrong filing in bankruptcy court.
Milliken Signs Licensing Agreement With TLC Show
La Grange, GA, Sept. 8--Milliken Carpet and Rugs has entered into a licensing agreement for carpet tiles, broadloom and outdoor mats with TLC’s Trading Spaces.
Payrolls Drop by 93,000 Jobs As Jobless Rate Decli
Washington, Sept. 5-- Employers cut jobs for a seventh consecutive month in August, as the labor market remained in a funk despite a brightening economic outlook.