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Dalton, GA, Oct. 25, 2011 -- For the third consecutive year, Newsweek recognized Mohawk Industries in the magazine’s annual ranking of the 500 “greenest” U.S. companies among the largest publicly traded companies.
Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 25, 2011 -- Canadian flooring firm Shnier said it received the Think Green Certification.
London, England, Oct. 25, 2011 -- Carpetright, Britain's biggest floor covering retailer, said full-year net income would be toward the lower end of analysts' expectations.
Arnhem, the Netherlands, Oct. 25, 2011 -- Colbond said it has named Marc Krauth vice president of sales and marketing.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 23, 2011 -- Beaulieu of America will close its Riverbend plant in Dalton, Ga. by the end of the year.
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The Obama administration will announce significant changes to a mortgage-refinance program that include eliminating restrictions for those whose homes have fallen significantly in value, The Wall Street Journal said.
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- Overall construction isn't likely to pick up much next year, although prospects for housing and commercial building are somewhat brighter, according to a forecast by McGraw-Hill Construction.
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Association for Business Economics said that hiring expectations by U.S. companies for the next six months have fallen since July and their overall outlook is the worst since early last year.
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Ken Schmidt, former director of communications at Harley Davidson, will be the keynote speaker at its 2012 Wood Flooring Expo.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Beaulieu of America said it has secured $230 million in loan refinancing.