Burlington Rug to Close in Early April
Monticello, ARK, February 10--Burlington Rug Corp. announced earlier this week that the company is shutting down in 60 days.
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Hardwood Flooring Shipments Highest Since 1966
Memphis, TN, February 9--Hardwood flooring shipments reached nearly 673,000,000 board feet in 2004, the highest level for shipments since 1966, according to NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.
Shaw Floor Covering Part of 'Extreme Makeover&
Dalton, GA, February 9--Shaw joined with Centex Homes in the ABC program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to help a worthy family receive a new home, complete with appliances, furniture, and decorative accessories.
Systematic Selling Systems Focus at Mohawk’s Color
Nashville, TN February 8--Since 1974, retailers have found good reason to devote significant portions of their stores to the Mohawk ColorCenter program. And this year’s Mohawk ColorCenter Convention reaffirmed the value of their decision.
Flooring America Participating in New Makeover Sho
St. Louis, MO, February 8--Flooring America is now participating in Renovate My Family, the hot new makeover show on Fox.
Smith Flooring Begins Making FSC-certified Solid O
Mountain View, MO, February 7--Smith Flooring last month completed its first run of FSC-certified oak flooring since achieving chain of custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council late last year.
Mannington Commits to Surfaces 2006
Salem, NJ, February 8--Based on the overwhelming positive response to Surfaces 2005, Mannington Mills Inc. announced today that it has committed to participating in Surfaces 2006.
Mohawk ColorCenter Concept Gains in Importance
Nashville, TN February 7--According to research done by a leading floorcovering industry magazine, today’s floorcovering customer shops at less than two stores.
Unemployment Drops to 5.2%, 146,000 Jobs Created
Washington, DC, February 4--The unemployment rate dropped to 5.2% in January, from 5.4% in December, as payrolls grew by 146,000 during the month, verses a downwardly revised 133,000 increase in December, according to the Labor Department.
Mohawk Acquires Wayn-Tex
Augusta, GA, February 4--The Augusta Free Press reported this morning that Mohawk Industries has acquired Wayn-Tex.Wayn-Tex, a 44-year-old company, produces primary carpet backings and manufactures a variety of composite woven/nonwoven backings for specia