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Chattanooga, TN, October 30, 2007--The Dixie Group reported third quarter net income of $2.2 million or $0.17 per diluted share, compared with net income of $2.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2006.
Chicago, IL, October 30, 2007--The Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index slipped 0.1% in September.
Dallas, TX, October 30, 2007--Texas manufacturing continues to show signs of softness, according to the 122 business executives who responded to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey in October.
Fort Mill, SC, October 30, 2007--Wellman reported a narrower quarterly loss on Monday, but said its board of directors was evaluating strategic options for the company.
Washington, DC, October 26, 2007--Economists participating in the NAHB Fall Construction Forecast Conference on Oct. 24 said they expect the industry to bottom out and to start turning around in 2008.
Manchester, NH, October 26, 2007--Flooring America and Flooring Canada (FA/FC) has named Randy Upson vice president of merchandising and Susan Alex senior director of operations.
Nashville, TN, October 29, 2007--Louisiana Pacific reported a third-quarter of $67.8 million, or $0.65 per share, after earning $9.5 million, or $0.09 per share, in the year-ago period.
Chattanooga, TN, October 29, 2007--Stan Brant has been named executive vice president of operations for Propex Inc.
Las Vegas, NV, October 29, 2007--World Market Center has named long time home furnishings and event industry expert Margaret Casey to the newly created post of director of programming.
London, England, October 29, 2007--Interface Inc.’s founder and chairman, Ray Anderson, was named one of Time Magazine’s international ‘Heroes of the Environment’ at an awards ceremony held in London.