Today's Flooring News

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Pillowtex Closes Sale Of Assets

Kannapolis, NC, Nov. 5--Pillowtex Corporation announced today that it has successfully closed the previously announced sale of substantially all of its remaining assets to GGST LLC.

Alcoa Sells Specialty Chemicals Firm

Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 6--Alcoa Inc. on Thursday said it will sell off part of its chemical operations, the second large divestiture announced by the aluminum producer in a week.

Condo, Co-Op Sales Set Record

Washington, DC, Nov. 6--Sales of existing condominiums and cooperatives skyrocketed to a new record in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Slate Flooring/Roofing Firm Growing

Broomfield, CO, Nov. 6--After 14 years in Broomfield, Source Products Group is expanding and recently formed a partnership that will bring a touch of Europe to Colorado, according to the Broomfield Enterprise.

INSTALL Program Debuts

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 5--Nearly 100 of the area's top architects and designers were given a sneak preview of a program that promises to improve the North American construction industry--starting in Kansas City.

Martha Stewart Furniture Selling Well

High Point, NC, Nov. 5--Alex Bernhardt was understandably nervous a year ago, when he escorted embattled fashion diva Martha Stewart to the unveiling of her first Signature furniture collection.

Digital Sample Firm Expanding

Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 5--One of Chattanooga's most successful technology firms said it landed several new contracts during the third quarter, according to the Chattanoogan.