Dixie Group To Acquire Robertex Associates
Chattanooga, TN, June 13, 2013 -- The Dixie Group said it is in negotiations to acquire wool carpet maker Robertex Associates.
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Foreclosures Up in May but Trend Still Lower
Irvine, CA, June 13, 2013 -- Completed foreclosures rose 11% nationally in May from the previous month, listing firm RealtyTrac said.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, June 13, 2013 -- First time claims for unemployment benefits fell 12,000 to 334,000 in the week ended June 8, according to the Labor Department.
QEP Unveils New Brand Identity, Updated Logo
Boca Raton, FL, June 12, 2013 -- Hardwood flooring and installation products firm Q.E.P. Co. said it has unveiled a new brand identity for its QEP-branded products.
UK Vinyl Recycling Program Adds Distributors
London, England, June 13, 2013 -- Nine new Recofloor distributors joining the UK’s vinyl flooring take-back program have added extra strategically-located drop-off sites to the national network.
Valinge Holographic System Takes Effect
Viken, Sweden, June 13, 2013 -- The holographic label system, Välinge's most recent action against infringing products, in cooperation with Unilin, is now fully in force, Valinge said.
Business Inventories Rise in April
Washington, DC, June 13, 2013 -- Business inventories rose 0.3% in April to $1.66 trillion, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Mullican Enters Adhesives Business
Johnson City, TN, June 12, 2013 -- Hardwood firm Mullican Flooring has expanded into the adhesives business.
Bamboo Hardwoods Signs Distributor Siegel
Seattle, WA, June 12, 2013 -- Bamboo Hardwoods said it has entered into a distribution agreement with R. A. Siegel Company.
FloorTek Planned for September in Dalton
Dalton, GA, June 12, 2013 -- The American Floorcovering Alliance said that FloorTek Expo 2013 will be held Sept. 10–12 at the NorthWest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton.