Mannington VCT Program, Product Win Awards
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Mannington Commercial's VCT recycling program and 25% post-consumer Premium Tile were awarded a Green Good Design Award.
Today's Flooring News
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Flooring Services Commercial Picks Lee
Dallas, TX, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Flooring Services Commercial has named Herb Lee as its president.
Chain Store Sales Improve from Last Year
New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2010 -- U.S. weekly chain-store sales rose by 3.4% from one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Armstrong Closing Montreal Vinyl Plant
Montreal, Quebec, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Armstrong World Industries Inc. is permanently closing its idled Montreal vinyl floor manufacturing facility in December due to market conditions, according to a story in CB Online.
NWFA Holding Three Green Sales Webinars
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 17, 2010 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said it will offer three Green Forest University webinars that will help wood flooring professionals sell their products more effectively.
F. Schmacher Names New Chief Executive
New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2010 -- F. Schumacher & Co. has named Terri Eagle president and CEO.
Home Depot Reports Higher Income, Sales
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Home Depot reported third quarter net income rose to $834 million, or $0.51 a share, in the third quarter ended Oct. 31, from $689 million, or $0.41 a share, a year earlier.
Home Builder Confidence Improves in November
Washington, DC, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes improved slightly in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Conditions Improving Slowly, Economist Says
Washington, DC, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Last week's economic indicators showed "positive momentum into the fourth quarter," according to Dave Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers.
Factory Production Higher in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Although industrial production was flat overall in October, factory activity strengthened, according to a Federal Reserve report Tuesday.