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Mannington has equipped its company website with a new online Virtual Decorator tool that enables customers to select a room scene, then mix and match flooring, wall coverings, draperies, cabinets and upholstery to create a personalized decor.

Domco Tarkett has appointed Jacques Benetreau to take the reins as the company’s treasurer and chief financial officer effective Jan. 1.

Mohawk Industries has increased its estimate of diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2001 from 74 cents to a range between 90 and 95 cents per share.

The services sector activity unexpectedly grew in November, according to the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM).

Existing-home sales will be close to a record this year and, with an economic upturn expected next spring, sales in 2002 will nearly match this year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Floor installation products manufacturer Ardex Engineered Cements has acquired British Norcros Adhesives Ltd., thereby extending its reach into markets throughout Europe and East Asia.

Mannington Mills Inc. recently tapped Galleher Inc. in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. as a “One Mannington” distributor.

Design experts Larry Laslo, Mario Buatta and Leatrice Eiseman are slated to speak at the Vision 2002 conference program during Coverings 2002 on May 6-9at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Spending on construction projects increased by 1.9% in October, the biggest monthly gain since January, the Commerce Department recently reported.

The Commerce Department recently reported that personal spending rose by an all-time high of 2.9% in October, led by a record increase in purchases of automobiles and other durable goods.