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Florida Tile Becomes ASID Industry Partner   Full Article
Lakeland, FL, May 22, 2009--Florida Tile has joined the American Society of Interior Designers as an industry partner.

Brintons Develops Paper Sample System   Full Article
Atlanta, GA, May 21, 2009—Brintons said it has become the first Axminster carpet supplier to launch its own large format strike-off simulation program.

Mohawk Group Adds Re:work Workshops   Full Article
Marietta, GA, May 22, 2009--The Mohawk Group is expanding its free Re:work program, a seminar-style workshop to help displaced architects and designers.

Azrock Names Top Starnet Sales Performers   Full Article
Dallas, TX, May 22, 2009--Azrock by Tarkett named the recipients of the 2008 StarNet Top Performance Award for their 2008 sales.

Judge Orders Foamex To Restart Auction of Assets   Full Article
Media, PA, May 22, 2009--Foamex International Inc. was ordered to restart an auction for its assets after the outcome was challenged by lenders owed $325 million.

CRI Includes Carpet Cleaning Firms in Program   Full Article
Dalton, GA, May 22, 2009--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has expanded its Seal of Approval program to include carpet cleaning companies.

INSTALL Alliance Gets New Members   Full Article
Philadelphia, PA, May 22, 2009--Several new flooring companies have joined the INSTALL alliance.

Leading Economic Indicators Rose Sharply in April   Full Article
New York, NY, May 21, 2009--The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index for the U.S. rose sharply in April.

Fed Officials Wary About Signs of Upturn   Full Article
Washington, DC, May 21, 2009--Federal Reserve officials are not convinced that recent signs of stabilization in the economy will continue.

Mannington Commercial Enters Rubber Market   Full Article
Calhoun, GA, May 21, 2009– Mannington Commercial, fresh off its purchase of rubber firm Burke Industries last June, has launched its first Mannington branded line of rubber tile, wall base and stair treads.