U.S. economic growth forged ahead during the third quarter at more than twice the anemic rate of the second quarter, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

In conjunction with a reorganization of the company’s senior management team, Foamex International Inc. CEO Thomas E. Chorman has taken on the mantle of company president.

Accu-Cut/Brockie International announced recently that it has acquired cutting machine manufacturer SuperCut Inc. of Central City, Kentucky.

Coverings, the International Tile, Stone, and Flooring Exposition, today announced eight co-sponsors for this year's event taking place March 24-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Accu-Cut/Brockie has acquired cutting-machine manufacturer SuperCut Inc. of Central City, Ky.

Armstrong World Industries Inc. and Mannington Mills announce recently that they have entered into a settlement agreement involving the patent infringement lawsuits filed against each other last year.

The organizers of Surfaces 2003 have proclaimed Jan. 28-31 "International Floor Covering Week." The dates coincide with the Surfaces 2003 conference in Las Vegas.

Mike Degrace, former vice president of Sales with Beaulieu of America, has joined Monticello Flooring as vice president of Sales and Marketing.

WASHINGTON -- The market for existing single-family homes experienced rising activity last month, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring announced recently the addition of Florstar Sales Inc. to its list of distributors.