Industrial Production Falls in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2011 -- U.S. industrial production fell in November for the first time in seven months, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Mohawk, Daltile Name New Business Unit Presidents
Calhoun, GA, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries is changing leaders at its Mohawk Flooring and Dal-Tile business units effective in January.
Congoleum Raising Prices in February
Mercerville, NJ, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Congoleum said it will increase prices 2% - 6% on select sheet and tile products as well as sundries, effective Feb. 1
Surfaces To Offer Basic Health Screenings
Las Vegas, NV, Dec. 14, 2011 -- The Flooring Covering Industry Foundation, Hanley Wood Exhibitions and the World Floor Covering Association will sponsor health screenings at Surfaces next year.
Mortgage Applications Rise on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume in the U.S. last week rose 4.1% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Orian Rugs Expands AmericasMart Showroom
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Orian Rugs has expanded its AmericasMart showroom space from 3,000 square feet to 6,500 square feet.
Carpetright Has Worst First Half as Public Firm
London, England, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Carpetright, Britain's biggest floor coverings retailer, posted the worst first-half performance in its history as a publicly traded company.
Blue Ridge Carpet Mills Closes after 43 Years
Ellijay, GA, Dec. 12, 2011 -- Blue Ridge Carpet Mills, a commercial carpet mill based in Ellijay, Georgia, has been forced to close its doors.
Anderson Floors Consolidating Brands
Anderson, SC, Dec. 13, 2011 -- Anderson Hardwood Floors, a subsidiary of Shaw Industries, said it will consolidate the company’s four brands down to two.
Home Sales Data To Be Revised Lower
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2011 -- Data on sales of existing homes from 2007 onward will be downwardly revised, the National Association of Realtors said.