The nation's industrial production rebounded in January, rising by 0.8 percent, in what analysts viewed as an encouraging sign that the industrial sector's recovery is on track.

The Dixie Group has reported an ongoing loss for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2003.

A joint development effort by Invista, TacFast Systems International and Beaulieu Canada has given birth to a new soft-surface flooring category dubbed Vizani floors featuring Stainmaster carpet mosaics.

The shareholders of Organizacion Corona SA, a privately owned Colombian company, have acquired ownership control of Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC. Mansfield will report through Corona's U.S. based business unit, Ceramicorp Inc.

Hartwig Siemerling, former chief operating officer of Witex USA, has accepted the roles of president, CEO and board member of the company.

Canadian distributor WG McMahon, a subsidiary of Kraus Carpet Mills, has acquired a majority interest in Lemont, Ill.-based Royal Scot Floorcovering Distribution.

The recently published Radiant Flooring Guide, which was distributed among a large portion of NFT's readership, included incorrect contact information. In fact, the telephone number for BNP Media is (248) 362-3700.

Raymond E. Mabus Jr., the former governor of Mississippi, has been elected to serve as Foamex International's non-executive chairman of the board.

Shaw Rugs was presented the 15th ARTS Award for the Home Textiles category.

The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) has a new chairman for only the third time in its 24-year history.