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.
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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.
Industrial Production Falls in January
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007--Industrial production fell by the largest amount since Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.
Housing to Improve as Year Progresses
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007 - It is only a matter of time before housing begins to recover from its first major downturn in about 15 years, said industry economists at thenternational Builders’ Show.
Mohawk Makes Key Appointments in Hard Surface Unit
Dalton, GA, February 15, 2006--Mohawk Industries has named Brian Carson to the post of as president of its Hard Surfaces division. He will report to Monte Thornton, president of the Mohawk Flooring Division.
Jobless Claims Up Last Week
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007--The unemployment lines grew longer last week, in part because of bad weather in the Midwest and Northeast, the government reported Thursday.
Import Prices Off in January
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007--Prices paid for goods imported into the United States fell 1.2% in January on large declines in petroleum and natural gas prices, the Labor Department reported Thursday.