Jobless Claims Tick Up Last Week
Washington, DC, Jan. 23, 2014 -- Initial claims for state unemployment benefits last week edged up 1,000 to 326,000 from the week before, according to the Labor Department.
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Absolute Flooring Joins Fuse Alliance
Aurora, CO, Jan. 23, 2014 -- Fuse Alliance said that Absolute Commercial Flooring of Minneapolis is its newest member.
Engineered Floors Offering 'Tour' of New Plant
Dalton, GA, Jan. 22, 2014 -- Engineered Floors and Dream Weaver Carpet are detailing the next phases of their growth at this year’s International Surface Event.
J+J Names Business Development Director
Dalton, GA, Jan. 22, 2014 -- Ginger Gilbert has joined J+J Flooring Group as director of business development for the corporate and hospitality segments.
Mortgage Application Volume Increases
Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume rose 4.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Dixie Group Expands Board of Directors
Chattanooga, TN, Jan. 22, 2014 -- The Dixie Group said it has appointed Michael L. Owens to the board of directors.
Mullican Brings More Production to U.S.
Johnson City, TN, Jan. 21, 2014 -- Hardwood firm Mullican Flooring is moving production of its engineered RidgeCrest Collection to the U.S. from Asia.
Vinyl Equipment Damaged in Armstrong Fire
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 21, 2014 -- A fire caused $250,000 damage at the Armstrong World Industries' Lancaster floor plant on Monday.
Lexmark Names Horn Director of Marketing
Dalton, GA, Jan. 21, 2014 -- Lexmark Carpet said it has named Tammy Horn director of marketing.
Omnova Solutions Income Rises, Sales Fall
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 21, 2014 -- Specialty chemicals firm Omnova Solutions reported fourth quarter net income of $7.9 million, or $0.17 per share, compared to $0.7 million, or $0.01 per share, a year earlier.