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Building upon the momentum established in preceding quarters, Interceramic posted record sales, operating income and EBITD in the first quarter of 2001.

Q.E.P. Co. reported a decline its net sales and income for the fiscal 2001 fourth quarter and flat performance for the full year ended Feb. 28, 2001.

Piet Dossche, president of Beaulieu Residential, has resigned from the company. Beaulieu is expected to name his replacement this week.

Mohawk Industries Inc. has reported that the company’s sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2001 declined from the same period a year earlier.

Ceramiche Ricchetti SpA said it had a loss in 2000 after Italy's third-largest ceramic-tile maker restated its earnings to eliminate share-trading gains.

Dal-Tile International Inc. has reported record sales and profits for the first quarter of 2001.

To help consumers make intelligent decisions in selecting from the variety of floor covering options available in the marketplace, the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has completely revamped and re-launched the organization’s website at www.wfca.org.

Armstrong Holdings Inc. has announced that Marc R. Olivie, 47, president and CEO of Armstrong Floor Products, will resign from the company effective April 30.

DuPont said it will further align resources consistent with the specific missions of its individual businesses. These actions will reduce the company's global employee workforce by about 4,000, or 4%. DuPont will also reduce the number of contract personnel by about 1,300 and shut down less competitive manufacturing assets.

Dal-Tile International Inc. plans to locate its newest floor tile manufacturing facility in Muskogee, Okla.