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Factory orders went up 0.4 percent in December, the second advance in the last three months.

Tandus Group Inc. recently announced the appointment of Ralph Grogan as president of Monterey Carpets.

USG Corp. reported fourth quarter 2002 net sales of $851 million and net earnings of $21 million.

New construction spending jumped an unexpected 1.2 percent in December due to a surge in residential building, the Commerce Department reported.

Factories posted a third straight month of growth in January, with still-strong new orders and production, the Institute for Supply Management announced.

Interceramic posted a record year, with sales topping $300 million.

Pergo AB and the main shareholder of Witex AG -- HW Industries GmbH & Co. KG -- have concluded negotations concerning an acquisition of stock between Pergo and Witex.

Oriental Weavers of America announced that Steve Stultz has been selected to fill the position of senior vice president of OWA, previously held by Paul D'huyvetter, who passed away November 15, 2002.

Sales of existing single-family homes rose strongly in December -- while the year 2002 set a new annual record, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Amtico International announced the sudden death on Friday, Jan. 24, of John Gallo, senior Vice President of manufacturing.