PPI Off 0.6%
Washington, DC, February 16, 2007--Wholesale prices fell in January on a drop in energy prices, while core prices increased modestly, the Labor Department reported Friday.
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Judges Named for 2007 Spectrim & Prism Awards
Alexandria, VA, February 16, 2007--A distinguished panel of judges will be deciding which winning entries will be sharing in the total $36,000 prize money that’s being presented at this year’s Spectrum and Prism Awards.
Nourison, Rodeo and J. Mish Win WONZ Competition
Atlanta, GA, February 16, 2007--Surfaces 2007 proved to be a tremendous success for the 35 Brand partners showing in the Wools of New Zealand area.
Wicanders Introduces HPS
LasVegas, NV, February 16, 2007--Amorim Revestimentos, the manufacturer of Wicanders Cork Oak floors has rolled out their newest product at the 2007 Surfaces Show: Wicanders’ patented HPS or High Performance Surface finish.
Home Depot to Abandon Floor Store Concept
Atlanta, GA, February 14, 2007--Home Depot is closing a 9-month-old call center that coordinated flooring installations and is shutting down its Floor Store concept as it shifts resources back into the stores, the company said Wednesday.
Armstrong Locking Hardwood Wins Award
Lancaster, PA, February 14, 2007--Armstrong's Locking Hardwood flooring was honored with the prestigious 2007 American Building Products Awards from Home magazine, a leading consumer shelter publication.
Mohawk 4Q Net Earnings Up 30%
Calhoun, GA, February 15, 2007--Mohawk Industries in the fourth quarter posted net earnings that were up 30% to $129.5 million and diluted earnings per share that were up 29% to $1.90.
Builder Confidence Up in February
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007 - Builder confidence continued to rise in February, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today.
Shaw Focuses on Eco-Friendly at IBS
Orlando, FL, February 15, 2007--Shaw Home Foundations showcased 2007 flooring products and applicable Shaw Green Edge initiatives at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida February 7, 8 and 9.
Faus Prevails Against Unilin in a German Court
Calhoun, GA, February 15, 2007--Faus said today that it has prevailed against Unilin and that the German High Court in Hamburg has cancelled the preliminary injunction against Faus.