Today's Flooring News

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The Dixie Group Sells Three Georgia Facilities To

Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 4--The Dixie Group, Inc. today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to sell certain of its assets that support its factory-built housing, needlebond and carpet recycling businesses to Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Construction Spending Rises

Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Spending on construction ventures around the country increased in July to the highest level seen since the beginning of the year, a promising sign for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.

Fed Says Economy Picking Up

Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Business conditions perked up in the summer offering promising signs for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.

Pergo To Add Direct Laminate Press To U.S. Product

Trelleborg, Sweden, Sept. 4--Pergo has decided to invest about USD 16 M in its US operations. The investment includes a DL (direct lamination) press and expansion of the production plant in Garner, North Carolina.

ASCR Announces Slate Of New Environmental Courses

Millersville, MD, Sept. 3--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration has announced a new slate of environmental courses that it will be offering. The courses fall into four areas: mold, hazardous waste operations and emergency response (H

Home Depot Looking At Europe, Asia

Atlanta, GA, Sept. 2--As Home Depot expands in Mexico and Canada, it's keeping an eye on Europe and Asia for future international opportunities, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Business Good For Lumber Liquidators

Colonial Heights, MA, Sept. 2--Tom Sullivan is building business the hardwood way. The Boston native owns Lumber Liquidators, a hardwood flooring company based in Colonial Heights, according to the Progress-Index.