Flooring America Sales Training Convention Improve
Manchester, NH, March 3--The Flooring America and Flooring Canada first-ever Sales Professional Convention gave member sales teams a better understanding of the important role they play.
Today's Flooring News
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Hovnanian 1Q Earnings Up 41%
Red Bank, NJ, March 3—-Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings for the first quarter that were up 41 percent over the previous year. The company also boosted expectations for second-quarter and full-year results.
Retailer Sales Better Than Expected
New York, March 3—Retailers posted better than expected sales in February as consumers appeared to be reassured of an improving economy.
ISM: Non-Manufacturing Index Up in February
Tempe, AZ, March 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in February 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Unilin Hiring for New North Carolina Facility
Thomasville, NC, March 2--Hiring continues at Belgian-based manufacturer Unilin Flooring as the company completes work on expanding its facilities to a total of 1.1 million square feet when complete.
Hovnanian Buys Town & Country Homes, 2nd Acquisiti
Red Bank, NJ, March 2--Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. acquired privately held homebuilder Town & Country Homes Inc. for an undisclosed price in a deal expected to boost 2005 earnings by 5 cents per share.
New Era: Ruling Leaves Armstrong Still 'Paraly
Lancaster, PA, March 2-- Armstrong World Industries, according to the Lancaster New Era, still will have to do business with one hand tied behind its back.
Report: Mannington Doubling Capacity at Alabama Wo
Houston, TX, March 2, 2005—-Research from Industrialinfo.com indicates that Mannington Floors Inc., a business unit of privately-held Mannington Mills Inc.(Salem, N.J.), is increasing its hardwood flooring manufacturing capacity.
Mergers Drive Layoffs Up
New York, NY, March 2--Layoffs jumped 17 percent in February to 108,387, boosted by increased merger and acquisition activity, according to international outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas.
NAHB's National Green Building Conference To M
Washington, DC, March 2--The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will build on its commitment to meeting consumer demand for resource efficient, environmentally sensitive and cost-effective new homes at its 2005 National Green Building Conference