The Dixie Group Inc. has announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to sell certain of its assets that support its factory-built housing, needlebond and carpet recycling businesses to Shaw Industries Group Inc.

Mannington Mills has announced a fall promotion for flooring products featuring DuPont Teflon Surface protector.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it placed its 'B+' corporate credit and 'B-' subordinated debt ratings on the Dixie Group Inc. on CreditWatch with positive implications.

A one-day workshop on carpet manufacturing will be held at Dalton State College on Sept. 18, marking the first in a series of workshops organized by Dalton State College and the School of Polymer, Textile and Fiber Engineering (PTFE) at Georgia Tech.

Kronotex has launched it a new web site which includes useful resources for both distributors and consumers.

During a weekend-long celebration, Porcelanosa New Jersey opened its new Paramus showroom at 65 Route 17 S., next to the new Ikea.

DuPont Textiles & Interiors (DTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of DuPont, has changed its name to Invista, effective immediately.

Armstrong will initiate an average 10 percent price increase on selected solid hardwood products within its Bruce, Hartco, and Robbins brands effective with shipments on November 17, 2003, the company has announced.

Mullican Flooring has signed a letter of intent to purchase Bluegrass Specialty Flooring of Bowling Green, Ky.

The International Tile and Stone Show (ITSS) will hold its first-ever New York show, July 15-17, 2004, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.