Earthwerks Names Head of Product Development
Houston, TX, Nov. 5, 2014 -- Earthwerks has named Lindsey Nisbet head of product development and marketing strategy.
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Shaw's Tuftex Wins Cool Planet Award
Dalton, GA, Nov. 4, 2014 -- Shaw’s Tuftex Division won the 2014 Cool Planet Award, which recognizes Southern California Edison business customers for demonstrating exemplary leadership in energy and carbon management.
Domotex Asia Anticipates Larger Wood, Laminate Area
Shanghai, China, Nov. 4, 2014 -- It will require four dedicated halls to house just the wood and laminate exhibitions at Domotex asia/Chinafloor’s 17th annual flooring show March 24-26 in Shanghai, organizers said.
Factory Orders Decline in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2014 -- New orders for manufactured goods fell for second straight month in September on softness in the aircraft sector.
Lexmark Names Wellman Director of Architecture, Design
Dalton, GA, Nov. 4, 2014 -- Lexmark Carpet said that Jennifer Wellman has been named director of architecture and design solutions.
Q.E.P. Completes Acquisition of Flooring Trade Supplies
Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 4, 2014 -- Q.E.P. said that it has completed the acquisition of Flooring Trade Supplies, an accessory distributor in Sydney, New South Wales.
Economists See Strong Year for Builders in 2015
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2014 -- A growing economy, rising household formations, low mortgage rates and pent-up demand will help single-family housing production to increase in 2015.
Share of First-Time Home Buyers Lowest in 27 Years
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2014 -- First-time buyers have accounted for the smallest portion of home sales in 27 years this year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Stifel Nicolaus Praises Mohawk's Performance
New York, NY, Nov. 3, 2014 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus says it continues to recommend the stock of Mohawk Industries with a "buy" rating as Mohawk "continues to execute in a very impressive manner given the slower demand environment across the globe."
Manufacturing Expands at Faster Pace in October
Tempe, AZ, Nov. 3, 2014 -- U.S. manufacturers expanded at a faster rate in October, according to the Institute for Supply Management.