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Visions 2002, Coverings’ seminar program, will cover a wide range of topics from next year’s color trends to how to open a stone fabrication shop. The program will take place May 6-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

In a possible prelude to an initial public offering, DuPont has packaged its fibers business into the new wholly owned DuPont Textiles & Interiors (DTI) subsidiary.

Mohawk Industries Inc. recently announced record net earnings and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter of 2001.

The number of workers seeking unemployment aid fell last week, according to a Labor Department report.

Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings Inc., Interface Inc. and David Oakey Designs Inc. have settled their disputes.

Vision 2002, Coverings¿ seminar program, will provide continuing education units (CEUs) for members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the design groups within the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC).

The pace of decline in U.S. manufacturing activity waned for the third straight month in January, raising hopes that recovery was imminent for the recession-mired sector.

Consumers, which contribute to approximately two-thirds of the nation¿s economic activity, slightly pulled back on their spending in December.

Beaulieu Group LLC has signed a letter of intent to sell its rug division to and Springs Industries Inc.

Sales of new U.S. homes rose 5.7% in December and set a record for the year, according to the Commerce Department.