Industrial Production Up 0.3%
Washington, DC, April 15--Industrial production rose 0.3 percent in March, reflecting increased mining and utility output.
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Empire State Manufacturing Index Down
New York, NY, April 15--Manufacturing activity in the New York area fell dramatically in April, according to the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
NWFA Calls Wood Floors Renewable Option for Consum
St. Louis, MO, April 15--The National Wood Flooring Association reminds industry professionals that real wood flooring is the only flooring option available that can be renewed time and time again.
Earnings Drop 43% at Propex in 2004
Austell, GA, April 15--Propex Fabrics Inc. reported income for the year 2004 before taxes of $8.3 million compared with the $14.6 million it has earned in 2003, a decrease of 43.2%.
Englert to Oversee CCA Carpet Buying
Manchester, NH, April 14--CCA Global Partners and Flooring America promoted Mike Englert, Flooring America vice president of merchandising, to the new position of vice president—Soft Surface Products for all floor covering divisions of CCA Global Partners
Shaw Updates Studio Collection
Dalton, GA, April 14--Shaw Living, in collaboration with Nourison, has introduced 13 new designs to its contemporary Studio Collection.
North Carolina Carpet One Retailer in Growth Mode
Fayetteville, NC, April 14--The region's expanding housing market has led to growth at Carpet One of Fayetteville.
Coverings 2005 Sold Out
Alexandria, VA, April 14--Coverings, the tile and stone trade show, said that over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 100 countries will be in attendance at the sold-out show.
Connor Sport Court Files Suit Against Snap Lock
Salt Lake City, UT, April 14--Connor Sport Court International, producer of sport flooring and outdoor game courts, said it has filed a federal lawsuit against Snap Lock Industries.
INSTALL to Offer KoolGlide Certification Program
St. Louis, MO, April 14--The INSTALL program said it has become the first to offer floor covering professionals an opportunity to receive training leading to certification of the KoolGlide Carpet Seaming System.