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Ardex Names Feather Finish Contest Winners   Full Article
Aliquippa, PA, April 5, 2013 -- Ardex Americas said that Steve Wells of Designs by Wells was the grand prize winner in the Ardex Feather Finish installer video contest.

Indonesian Tile Makers See Strong Year Ahead   Full Article
Jakarta, Indonesia, April 5, 2013 -- Indonesian ceramic tile producers expect a 15-20% increase in total sales this year from $2.46 billion sales in 2012.

Beaulieu Adopts New Logo, Brand Identity   Full Article
Dalton, GA, April 4, 2013 -- Beaulieu of America said it has adopted a new logo and brand identity.

Malls See Lower Vacancy Rate in First Quarter   Full Article
New York, NY, April 4, 2013 -- The strip mall vacancy rate fell to 10.6% from 10.7% in the first quarter, according to research firm Reis.

Floor Focus Names Vision Awards Winners   Full Article
Chattanooga, TN, March 20, 2013 -- Floor Focus, along with its partners Bentley Prince Street, Centiva, Crossville and Johnsonite, has announced the winners of its 4th annual Vision Awards.

Porcelanosa To Reopen NY Showroom April 9   Full Article
New York, NY, April 4, 2013 -- Tile maker Porcelanosa said it will mark the grand reopening of its New York Design Center showroom on Tuesday, April 9.

Initial Jobless Claims Rise Last Week   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 4, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week to a 16-week high, according to the Labor Department.

Planned Layoffs Decline in March   Full Article
Chicago, IL, April 4, 2013 -- Planned layoffs fell in March, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Federal Opinion Denies Kahrs' Tariff Challenge   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 4, 2013 -- A Federal Circuit opinion denied Swedish hardwood flooring manufacturer Kahrs International Inc.’s challenge to a duty levied on its imported wood flooring panels, according to Law 360.

Omnova Solutions Reports Small Loss in Quarter   Full Article
Fairlawn, OH, April 4, 2013 -- Omnova Solutions reported a net loss for the first quarter of $200,000 or $0.00 per share, compared to net income of $13.5 million, or $0.29 per share, a year ago.