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UK Vinyl Recycling Program Adds Distributors   Full Article
London, England, June 13, 2013 -- Nine new Recofloor distributors joining the UK’s vinyl flooring take-back program have added extra strategically-located drop-off sites to the national network.

Valinge Holographic System Takes Effect   Full Article
Viken, Sweden, June 13, 2013 -- The holographic label system, Välinge's most recent action against infringing products, in cooperation with Unilin, is now fully in force, Valinge said.

Business Inventories Rise in April   Full Article
Washington, DC, June 13, 2013 -- Business inventories rose 0.3% in April to $1.66 trillion, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Mullican Enters Adhesives Business   Full Article
Johnson City, TN, June 12, 2013 -- Hardwood firm Mullican Flooring has expanded into the adhesives business.

Bamboo Hardwoods Signs Distributor Siegel   Full Article
Seattle, WA, June 12, 2013 -- Bamboo Hardwoods said it has entered into a distribution agreement with R. A. Siegel Company.

FloorTek Planned for September in Dalton   Full Article
Dalton, GA, June 12, 2013 -- The American Floorcovering Alliance said that FloorTek Expo 2013 will be held Sept. 10–12 at the NorthWest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton.

Mortgage Application Volume Rises Despite Rates   Full Article
Washington, DC, June 12, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week jumped from the prior week despite an increase in interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Small Business Optimism at One-Year High   Full Article
Washington, DC, June 11, 2013 -- Small business optimism reached a one year-high in May, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.

Tarkett Collection Aims To Make Choosing Easier   Full Article
Chagrin Falls, OH, June 11, 2013 -- Tarkett said it has developed a collection designed to make selecting floors easier for customers.

Number of Employers Planning To Hire Rises   Full Article
Washington, DC, June 11, 2013 -- More employers say they are expecting to hire in the third quarter, according to Manpower’s employment-outlook survey.