Today's Flooring News

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Beaulieu Donating to Storm Relief Effort

Dalton, GA, Nov. 9, 2012 -- Beaulieu of America said it is supporting the Red Cross effort in the hardest hit areas of superstorm Sandy.

Initial Jobless Claims Fall Last Week

Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 355,000, according to the Labor Department.

Nan Ya Plastics Raises PET Resin Prices Again

Lake City, SC, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Nan Ya Plastics Corp. America raised prices for PET resin in November by $0.03 per pound.

Emser Tile Featured on 'Bath Crashers'

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Emser Tile said it will once again be featured on “Bath Crashers,” a DIY Network series.

Armstrong Names Design Contest Winners

Lancaster, PA, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Armstrong World Industries has announced the four winners of the second annual 2012 i2r (ideas 2 reality) professional design competition.

Former Mohawk Plant Converted to Incubator

Waynesboro, VA, Nov. 8, 2012 -- A former Mohawk carpet backing plant is being converted into a business incubator.

Storm Depresses Mortgage Applications

Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume declined last week as Superstorm Sandy disrupted normal business activity, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Dal-Tile Announces Support for LEED Ruling

Dallas, TX, Nov. 7, 2012 -- Dal-Tile said it supports the latest LEED Interpretation Ruling (LIR) for Recycled Content set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Bamboo Hardwoods Signs Distributor Cronin

Seattle, WA, Nov. 7, 2012 -- Bamboo Hardwoods said it has signed a distribution agreement with The Cronin Company to handle its flooring products.

Crossville Product Featured on 'Man Caves'

Crossville, TN, Nov. 7, 2012 -- The DIY Network’s Man Caves show November 9 and 16 features Crossville Inc.’s Wood Impressions collection.