Armstrong Holdings Inc. reported fourth quarter 2002 net sales of $752.1 million that were about 2 percent higher than fourth quarter sales of $738.3 million in 2001.

Interface Inc., manufacturer of commercial carpet tile, is introducing a residential line of carpet tile, called InterfaceFLOR.

Congoleum Corp. announced that as part of its strategy to resolve its asbestos liabilities, it is seeking bondholders' approval of certain amendments to the indenture governing its 8 5/8 percent Senior Notes due 2008.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has filed an amended Plan of Reorganization (POR) and proposed Disclosure Statement in its Chapter 11 reorganization case with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del.

Mohawk Industries Inc. recently announced its updated first and second quarter 2003 earnings estimates.

The Dixie Group announced that it has issued $37 million of senior term notes, due May 2007, amended its senior credit facility, and settled the $50 million obligation that was due in April 2003 to the former shareholders of Fabrica.

Gammapar, a hardwood flooring manufacturer based in Forest, Va., has announced that it will acquire PermaGrain Products Inc., one of its top competitors in the manufacture of acrylic impregnated wood flooring.

Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring has announced the addition of Elias Wilf Corp., located in Baltimore, to its list of distributors.

The National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will feature legendary American athlete Rocky Bleier as a keynote presenter at the NAFCD 32nd Annual Meeting, "Leaders Meeting Leaders," Oct. 17-20, 2003, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Pergo has added McKee Floor Covering of Egan, Minn., to its distribution network.