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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.

Report: Squeeze-Out Plan at Tarkett AG

Frankenthal, Germany, March 2—-Tarkett AG, the German flooring manufacturer, looks likely to be delisted from the German stock exchange according to the Financial Times.

Manufacturing Slows in February

Tempe, AZ, March 1--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February for the 21st consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 40th consecutive month.

Carpet One’s New Store Design Program Increases Sa

Manchester, NH, March 1--Last February, Carpet One unveiled its comprehensive new store planning program, "Destination: Carpet One," designed to help its members create attractive, comfortable and functional retail environments.