NWFA's Hardwood Maintenance Tips
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 5--In your grandmother's day, caring for a wood floor was a real chore. Today, however, hardwood floors offer busy families a low-maintenance, yet durable and beautiful, flooring alternative.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Home Depot To Acquire Roofing Installer
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 5--The Home Depot today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tampa, Fla.-based Installed Products USA, LLC ("IPLLC") and Installed Products of California, Inc. (collectively with IPLLC, "IPUSA").
Lowe’s Making Big Push Into Chicago Area
Chicago, IL, Sept. 4--Chicago's sprawling suburbs, growing number of new homes and seemingly endless supply of older properties has made the area ripe for home improvement retailers, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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.
Former Armstrong Exec Humphrey Named CEO At Anders
Bayport, MN, Sept. 2--Andersen Corporation announced today that James E. Humphrey has been named chief executive officer, in addition to his current role as president, effective September 1, 2003.
Kmart Adds To Executive Team
Troy, MI, Sept. 2--Kmart Holding Corp. named Bruce Johnson, Janet Kelly and Lisa Schultz senior vice presidents.
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