Producer Prices Edge Up in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 19, 2014 -- Producer prices rose for a second straight month in January, the Labor Department said, but inflation remained tame.
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New Pergo Website Wins Awards
Dallas, TX, Feb. 19, 2014 -- Pergo said its new website has won both gold and silver awards in the 2013 Davey Awards.
Severe Weather Hits Builder Confidence
Washington, DC, Feb. 18, 2014 -- Unusually severe weather conditions across much of the nation along with continued concerns over the cost and availability of labor and lots resulted in a loss of builder confidence last month.
Tandus Helps Tarkett Grow Income, Sales
Paris, France, Feb. 18, 2014 -- Tarkett announced that its net profit was up 18.5% in 2013 to 99.1 million euros.
Valinge Gets U.S. Patent on Production Method
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 18, 2014 -- Valinge said it has won a U.S. patent related to a method of producing floor panels.
New York Manufacturing Improves Modestly
New York, NY, Feb. 18, 2014 -- The Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that business conditions improved marginally for New York manufacturers in February.
Dover Rug & Home Hosting Rugs and Art Event
Natick, MA, Feb. 18, 2014 -- Dover Rug & Home of Natick will host “From Floors to Walls – Everything you need to know about buying fine art & fine rugs” on Thursday, March 27 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Armstrong Ups Prices on Vinyl Sheet, Linoleum
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 17, 2014 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices 4% in the U.S. and Canada on commercial vinyl sheet and linoleum products, effective April 28.
Registration Open for CARE Annual Conference
Dalton, GA, Feb. 18, 2014 -- Registration is open for the Carpet America Recovery Effort's annual conference.
Globus Cork Sponsoring Design Competition
New York, NY, Feb. 17, 2014 -- Globus Cork is sponsoring a competition for design and architecture students in the New York region called CorkFloorDesign.com.