Rising consumer confidence and the ability to manage the spiraling costs of raw material are being credited for fourth quarter sales and earnings gains announced by Mohawk Industries, Inc. The gains capped a solid year of growth for the floorcovering company which also operates the ceramic tile company Dal-Tile.

Offering the latest comprehensive information on hardwood flooring, Mullican Flooring is gearing up for a new year of Mullican Tech 101.

Stainmaster carpet has named Renee Greer, Tim Greer and Roy Hellickson of America's Carpet in Fairfield, Calif., as the winners of the Stainmaster carpet dealer sweepstakes sponsored by Invista.

Flooring America and Flooring Canada will hold their 2005 Winter Convention Feb. 23-26 at The Gaylord Texan Resort and Hotel in Dallas.

Mannington has launched its inaugural Stand on a Better World Awards.

Mohawk Industries said it has purchased Wayn-Tex, a 44-year-old manufacturer of carpet backing materials that has plants in Waynesboro and Hillsville, VA, and employs approximately 550 workers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed

Mannington Mills said it will increase prices 3 to 5 percent on all of its residential and commercial sheet vinyl lines beginning April 4.

In a deal involving two of Canada's top floor covering companies, hardwood floor manufacturer, Groleau Inc said it has reached an exclusive distribution deal with carpet maker Beaulieu Canada.

Becomes the fourth supplier to announce a price increase in recent weeks. New prices will take effect March 1.

The Washington State Floor Covering Association (WSFCA) will hold its sixth annual Installation Trades Expo and second annual Installation Contest, 1 to 6 p.m. May 18 at the Renton Community Center.