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Salem, NJ, December 23, 2005 – Citing unprecedented cost increases over the past several months, Mannington Mills, Inc., announced today that it will be implementing a price increase on its commercial sheet vinyl and VCT products.
Dalton, GA, December 22, 2005--Shaw Industries received a certificate from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recognition of outstanding leadership and personal stewardship in achieving results through cooperative conservation with Bartow County
Calhoun, GA, December 21, 2005--Responding to a letter sent to some 4500 retailers yesterday by The United Steelworkers (USW) union, DuPont said the letter contains inaccurate and misleading information.
Columbia, SC, December 21, 2005--Roger Milliken will step down as chief executive of the Spartanburg textile firm he has run since 1947, but will continue to serve as chairman.
Washington, DC, December 20, 2005--Housing starts in November rose 5.3 percent, the Commerce Department reported. November Housing starts increased to a 2.123 million unit annual rate.
Salem, NJ, December 20, 2005--With just over a month to go until Surfaces 2006, Mannington Mills is abuzz with excitement.
Hong Kong, China, December 19, 2005 – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) congratulated Amb. Portman and U.S. negotiators for holding the line in Hong Kong, but expressed regret that the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial.
Lancaster, PA, December 19, 2005--Some 1,400 unionized workers at five Armstrong World Industries plants ratified a new contract that provides 3 percent yearly pay increases and includes a 3 percent overall drop in the amount workers pay for health care.
Memphis, TN, December 16, 2005--Hardwood flooring shipments for November 2005 are reported at 44,557,000 square feet, a drop of more than six percent from the previous month, according to NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.
Clifton, NJ, December 16, 2005-- When Linens 'n Things Inc., accepted a $1.3 billion buyout offer from private equity investors last month, analysts wondered if the home furnishings retailer could meet the sales and earnings targets required to financ