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Dalton, GA, Jan. 6, 2014 -- Shaw Industries said it is exiting the area rug business and will spend $100 million to convert the current Ringgold, Georgia rug facility into a new luxury vinyl tile (LVT) manufacturing facility.
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2013 -- Factory orders in November rose 1.8%, up from a revised decline of 0.5% in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 6, 2014 -- Mohawk has named the winners of the company’s National Retailer of the Year awards for both the ColorCenter and Floorscapes aligned retailer programs.
Kansas City, MO, Jan. 6, 2014 -- The Certified Floorcovering Installers in conjunction with the World Floor Covering Association, will hold certification training in all flooring categories Jan. 14-17 in Chicago.
Dalton, GA, Jan. 6, 2014 -- In its ongoing effort to reach a “landfill-free” status by the end of 2015, Beaulieu America said it has achieved a 30% waste reduction across all 22 of its facilities after six months.
Lexington, KY, Jan. 6, 2013 -- Florida Tile is underwriting the Public Broadcasting System TV series “Built To Last.”
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2013 -- Growth in the services sector of the economy slowed in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Paris, France, Jan. 3, 2014 -- Tarkett completed its initial public stock offering and shares debuted Nov. 22 at a price of 29 euros per share.
Austin, TX, Jan. 3, 2014 -- Intertech Commercial Flooring has named James Tyrone as vice president of operations in the Dallas/Fort Worth division.
London, England, Jan. 3, 2014 -- A new brand for wool called the Green Sheep will be launched at the International Surface Event 2014, according to the British Wool Marketing Board.