The latest news from FloorDaily.nethttp://www.floordaily.net/rss/newsarticles/en-us2012 FloorDaily.netThu, 09 Feb 2012 21:22:33 GMTThu, 09 Feb 2012 21:22:33 GMT30http://www.floordaily.net/20080114/images/rss_small.gifhttp://www.floordaily.net/2323http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NSF_International_Has_Tile_Certification_Program.aspxAnn Arbor, MI, Feb. 9, 2012 -- NSF International said it now offers Green Squared Certification for sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles and installation materials through its Sustainability division. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NSF_International_Has_Tile_Certification_Programhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Indian_Polish_Wood_Floor_Firms_in_Collaboration.aspxNew Delhi, India, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Wood flooring maker BVG Flooring has entered into a techno-marketing collaboration with Barlinek of Poland, one of the largest wooden flooring manufacturers in the world. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Indian_Polish_Wood_Floor_Firms_in_Collaborationhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Housing_Affordability_Continues_To_Improve.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Housing affordability conditions improved in most metropolitan areas, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Housing_Affordability_Continues_To_Improvehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Wholesale_Inventories_Up_Sharply_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Wholesale inventories rose 1.0% in December, the second strong gain in the past three months, according to the Commerce Department.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Wholesale_Inventories_Up_Sharply_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Claims_for_Unemployment_Benefits_Fall_Again.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell again last week, another sign that the labor market is continuing to improve.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Claims_for_Unemployment_Benefits_Fall_Againhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Surfaces_Gets_Attendance_Bump_This_Year.aspxDallas, TX, Feb. 9, 2012 -- The Surfaces trade show saw a 10% increase in attendance from 2011, organizers said, which is the largest attendance number since 2008. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Surfaces_Gets_Attendance_Bump_This_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Washington_State_Carpet_Stewardship_Bill_Dies.aspxSeattle, WA, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Proposed legislation that would have required producers of carpet to join and fund a "carpet stewardship organization" in Washington state died without a hearing.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Washington_State_Carpet_Stewardship_Bill_Dieshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Senate_Bill_Would_Spur_Lending_to_Builders.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 8, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders commended Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for introducing the Home Building Lending Improvement Act of 2012.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Senate_Bill_Would_Spur_Lending_to_Buildershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Foreclosure_Inventory_Falls_in_2011.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 8, 2012 -- There were 1.4 million homes in the foreclosure inventory at the end of 2011, down 8.4% from a year earlier, according to data firm CoreLogic Inc.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Foreclosure_Inventory_Falls_in_2011http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Refinancing_Requests_Jump_on_Falling_Rates.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 8, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week, fueled by increased demand for refinancing as interest rates fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Refinancing_Requests_Jump_on_Falling_Rateshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/BASF_Raising_Styrofan_Prices.aspxDalton, GA, Feb. 7, 2012 -- BASF said it will increase its prices for Styrofan carboxylated styrene-butadiene polymers sold to the carpet industry in the U.S. and Canada by $0.12 per dry pound, effective Feb. 18. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/BASF_Raising_Styrofan_Priceshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Philadelphia_Floor_Holding_Second_Nailer_Day.aspxConshohocken, PA, Feb. 8, 2012 -- Philadelphia Floor Store will hold its 2nd Annual Nailer Day on Thursday, March 15, at its Conshohocken showroom. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Philadelphia_Floor_Holding_Second_Nailer_Dayhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/WFCA_Names_Gold_Standard_Retailer.aspxAnaheim, CA, Feb. 8, 2012 -- The World Floor Covering Association has named Mount Vernon Carpet One the winner of its Gold Standard Award for excellence in retailing.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/WFCA_Names_Gold_Standard_Retailerhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumers_See_Firming_Housing_Prices.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 8, 2012 -- Consumer outlook for improving home prices rose again in January, according to mortgage firm Fannie Mae.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumers_See_Firming_Housing_Priceshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NWFA_Pioneer_John_H_Reid_Dies.aspxMeridian, TX, Feb. 8, 2012 -- John Harold Reid, age 85, who worked at Trinity Floor Company for 50 years, 30 of those years as owner and president, died Feb. 5.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NWFA_Pioneer_John_H_Reid_Dieshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_Confidence_in_Senior_Market_Improves.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 7, 2012 -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes rose four points to 18 compared to the same period a year ago. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_Confidence_in_Senior_Market_Improveshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tallest_Building_in_Southeast_on_Auction_Block.aspxAtlanta, GA, Feb. 7, 2012 -- The tallest skyscraper in the southern U.S. is going up for public auction. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tallest_Building_in_Southeast_on_Auction_Blockhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Ascend_Rugs_Rodeo_on_Surfaces_Design_Tour.aspxMarietta, GA, Feb. 7, 2012 -- Wools of New Zealand mill partners Ascend Rugs and Rodeo Collection were among eight exhibitors chosen for the Speed Trending Tour led by Victoria Redshaw at Surfaces 2012 in Las Vegas.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Ascend_Rugs_Rodeo_on_Surfaces_Design_Tourhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Most_States_Agree_to_RoboSigning_Settlement.aspxNew York, NY, Feb. 7, 2012 -- Attorneys general from more than 40 states signed on to a proposed settlement agreement over so-called “robo-signing” foreclosure processing abuses.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Most_States_Agree_to_RoboSigning_Settlementhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Empire_Today_Purchases_Chicago_Rival.aspxChicago, IL, Feb. 7, 2012 -- Empire Today has acquired Chicago rival Luna Carpet, giving Empire five showrooms in the area. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Empire_Today_Purchases_Chicago_Rivalhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Improving_Housing_Markets_Index_Adds_29_Areas.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 6, 2012 -- The list of improving housing markets expanded by 29 metro areas in February to include a total of 98 entries on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Improving_Housing_Markets_Index_Adds_29_Areashttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/GoodWeave_Signs_Three_More_US_Rug_Firms.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 6, 2012 -- GoodWeave said that three more U.S. rug companies have joined its certification program, committing to a child-labor-free supply chain.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/GoodWeave_Signs_Three_More_US_Rug_Firmshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Forbo_Flooring_Names_National_Sales_Manager.aspxHazleton, PA, Feb. 6, 2012 -- Forbo Flooring Systems has named Jamie Thorn national sales manager, U.S. Flooring.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Forbo_Flooring_Names_National_Sales_Managerhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NeoCon_Marks_44th_Year_June_1113.aspxChicago, IL, Feb. 6, 2012 -- NeoCon, North America’s largest contract furnishings trade show, returns June 11-13 to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart for its 44th year. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NeoCon_Marks_44th_Year_June_1113http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/ReSource_Commercial_Adds_Two_New_Members.aspxAurora, CO, Feb. 6, 2012 -- The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network has added two new member owners to the network. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/ReSource_Commercial_Adds_Two_New_Membershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Services_Sector_Continues_Expansion_in_January.aspxTempe, AZ, Feb. 3, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s service sector index rose to 56.8 in January from 53 a month earlier. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Services_Sector_Continues_Expansion_in_Januaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Factory_Orders_Increase_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 3, 2012 -- Factory orders rose 1.1% in December, the Commerce Department reported. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Factory_Orders_Increase_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/USFloors_Signs_License_for_Valinge_Technology.aspxViken, Sweden, Feb. 3, 2012 -- USFloors Inc. has signed a license agreement with Välinge for production of 2G mechanical locking systems on its cork flooring and wood flooring, Valinge said.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/USFloors_Signs_License_for_Valinge_Technologyhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/IVC_Adds_Third_Shift_in_Dalton_Plant.aspxDalton, GA, Feb. 3, 2012 -- This month IVC US will celebrate its first anniversary of domestic production by adding a third shift to its manufacturing line, the company said. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/IVC_Adds_Third_Shift_in_Dalton_Planthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobs_Report_Strongest_Since_Last_April.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 3, 2012 -- Private employers hired the most workers since last April and the nation’s unemployment rate fell to the lowest level in nearly three years, according to the Labor Department.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobs_Report_Strongest_Since_Last_Aprilhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Analyst_Updates_Outlook_for_Four_Major_Firms.aspxNew York, NY, Feb. 3, 2012 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus has buy ratings on stock of Armstrong and Lumber Liquidators, and hold ratings on Mohawk and Interface. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Analyst_Updates_Outlook_for_Four_Major_Firmshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Weyerhaeuser_Reports_Lower_Quarterly_Earnings.aspxFederal Way, WA, Feb. 3, 2012 -- Weyerhaeuser Company reported net earnings of $65 million for the fourth quarter, or $0.12 per share, on net sales from continuing operations of $1.6 billion.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Weyerhaeuser_Reports_Lower_Quarterly_Earningshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Chain_Store_Sales_Up_Over_Last_Year.aspxNew York, NY, Feb. 3, 2012 -- U.S. chain-store sales rose 3.9% last week compared to the same week last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Chain_Store_Sales_Up_Over_Last_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tarkett_Makes_Changes_To_Lower_VOCs.aspxChagrin Falls, OH, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Tarkett said it is making several product advancements to have all products worldwide under 10 micrograms per cubic meter for total volatile organic compounds.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tarkett_Makes_Changes_To_Lower_VOCshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Future_Focus_Awards_Presented_at_Surfaces.aspxChattanooga, TN, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Floor Focus magazine named the winners of its first annual Future Focus Awards, which were created to recognize talented young professionals in the floorcovering industry. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Future_Focus_Awards_Presented_at_Surfaceshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobless_Claims_Suggest_Improving_Labor_Market.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Initial jobless claims dropped by 12,000 to 367,000 in the week ended Jan. 28, the Labor Department said.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobless_Claims_Suggest_Improving_Labor_Markethttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Shaw_Rolls_Out_New_Anything_Goes_Displays.aspxDalton, GA, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Shaw Industries' ShawMark division is introducing a new display system designed to help consumers understand the uniqueness of the company's Anything Goes! carpets and warranties.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Shaw_Rolls_Out_New_Anything_Goes_Displayshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Planned_Job_Cuts_Rise_in_January.aspxChicago, IL, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Planned job cuts rose in January, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Planned_Job_Cuts_Rise_in_Januaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bentley_Prince_Street_Sets_Safety_Record_in_2011.aspxLos Angeles, CA, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Bentley Prince Street reported zero lost time accidents and an all time low of only three recordable injuries in 2011. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bentley_Prince_Street_Sets_Safety_Record_in_2011http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Obama_Proposes_New_Refinancing_Program.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 2, 2012 -- President Barack Obama proposed a plan to help millions of underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Obama_Proposes_New_Refinancing_Programhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_Pulte_Reports_Profit_Grows_Optimistic.aspxBloomfield Hills, MI, Feb. 2, 2012 -- PulteGroup Inc, the second largest U.S. home builder, returned to a fourth-quarter profit and said it was optimistic about a recovery in the housing market in 2012.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_Pulte_Reports_Profit_Grows_Optimistichttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Beazer_Homes_Swings_To_Profit_Orders_Rise.aspxAtlanta, GA, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Beazer Homes posted first quarter profit of $739,000 or $0.01 per share versus a loss of $48.81 million or $0.66 per share a year ago.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Beazer_Homes_Swings_To_Profit_Orders_Risehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Manufacturing_Expands_at_Faster_Pace_in_January.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 1, 2012 -- U.S. manufacturing continued to expand in January, according to the Institute for Supply Management. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Manufacturing_Expands_at_Faster_Pace_in_Januaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Beaulieu_Named_Flooring_America_Supplier_of_Year.aspxDalton, GA, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Beaulieu of America was named Supplier of the Year by Flooring America at its annual convention held in Houston, Texas on Jan. 20.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Beaulieu_Named_Flooring_America_Supplier_of_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Private_Sector_Employment_Increases_in_January.aspxRoseland, NJ, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Private sector employment rose by 170,000 jobs in January, marking the 24th consecutive month of gains, according to ADP Employment Services. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Private_Sector_Employment_Increases_in_Januaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Construction_Spending_Rose_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Construction spending rose in December at the fastest pace in four months, according to the Commerce Department. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Construction_Spending_Rose_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Application_Volume_Declines.aspxWashington, DC, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume declined last week even as interest rates also eased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Application_Volume_Declineshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Carpetright_Issues_New_Profits_Warning.aspxLondon, England, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Carpetright has issued a new warning on profits.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Carpetright_Issues_New_Profits_Warninghttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Florida_Tile_Names_Senior_Director_of_Sales.aspxLexington, KY, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Florida Tile has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Tom Facca as senior director of independent and commercial sales. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Florida_Tile_Names_Senior_Director_of_Saleshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/TL_Distributing_Building_New_Texas_Facility.aspxHouston, TX, Feb. 1, 2012 -- T&L Distributing of Houston broke ground on a new 138,000 square foot facility in Houston in November.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/TL_Distributing_Building_New_Texas_Facilityhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Dover_Rug__Home_Has_New_Showroom.aspxNatick, MA, Jan. 31, 2012 -- Dover Rug & Home has a new 30,000 square foot showroom in Natick.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Dover_Rug__Home_Has_New_Showroomhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Confidence_Falls_in_January.aspxNew York, NY, Jan. 31, 2012 -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined in January. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Confidence_Falls_in_Januaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Chicago_Area_Manufacturing_Continues_To_Expand.aspxChicago, IL, Jan. 31, 2012 -- The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index for January fell 2 percentage points to 60.2, the Institute for Supply Management said. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Chicago_Area_Manufacturing_Continues_To_Expandhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/House_Prices_Fall_in_November.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 31, 2012 -- U.S. house prices fell sharply in November to mark the third straight drop, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller index. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/House_Prices_Fall_in_Novemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NALFA_Names_Lammy_Award_Winners.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 31, 2012 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association has named the winners of the 2011 Lammy Awards.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NALFA_Names_Lammy_Award_Winnershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Private_Equity_Attracted_to_Distressed_Housing.aspxNew York, NY, Jan. 31, 2012 -- Bloomberg News reports that private equity firms are planning to invest in distressed housing as the U.S. government plans to market 200,000 foreclosed homes as rentals to speed up the economic recovery. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Private_Equity_Attracted_to_Distressed_Housinghttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Personal_Income_Rises_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 30, 2012 -- The Commerce Department said personal income rose 0.5% in December.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Personal_Income_Rises_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Spending_Flat_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 30, 2012 -- Consumer spending was flat in December while savings rose, according to the Commerce Department.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Spending_Flat_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NALFA_Offering_Advanced_Laminate_Installer_Class.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 30, 2012 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) is introducing a new course to its educational curriculum with the debut of a one-day Advanced Laminate Installer Certification class. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NALFA_Offering_Advanced_Laminate_Installer_Classhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Ardex_Rolls_Out_Android_Smartphone_App.aspxPittsburgh, PA, Jan. 30, 2012 00 -- Ardex Americas has rolled out an Android smartphone application. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Ardex_Rolls_Out_Android_Smartphone_Apphttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Analyst_Expects_Best_Flooring_Sales_Since_2006.aspxNew York, NY, Jan. 30, 2012 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus expects 2012 to be the best year for flooring sales since 2006, helped by residential remodeling.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Analyst_Expects_Best_Flooring_Sales_Since_2006http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/UKs_Halstead_Expecting_Record_Profits.aspxManchester, England, Jan. 30, 2012 -- Commercial flooring manufacturer James Halstead said it is expecting “record profits” in the current reporting period.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/UKs_Halstead_Expecting_Record_Profitshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/BASF_Raising_Polyamide_6_Prices_in_February.aspxWyandotte, MI, Jan. 27, 2012 - BASF will increase the price for Polyamide 6 polymer by $0.10 per pound, effective Feb. 1. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/BASF_Raising_Polyamide_6_Prices_in_Februaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Omnova_Solutions_Posts_Fourth_Quarter_Loss.aspxFairlawn, OH, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Chemicals company Omnova Solutions reported a fourth quarter loss after 10 straight quarters of profit. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Omnova_Solutions_Posts_Fourth_Quarter_Losshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/GDP_Grew_28_in_Fourth_Quarter.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 27, 2012 -- The U.S. economy grew 2.8% in the final quarter of 2011, according to the Commerce Department.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/GDP_Grew_28_in_Fourth_Quarterhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Sentiment_Up_Fifth_Straight_Month.aspxAnn Arbor, MI, Jan. 27, 2012 -- The final January reading of the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters index of consumer sentiment reached 75.0, compared to a preliminary report of 74.0 and a December reading of 69.9. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Sentiment_Up_Fifth_Straight_Monthhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/PacifiCrest_Wins_Ultron_Doc_Award.aspxIrvine, CA, Jan. 27, 2012 -- PacifiCrest's Satara lustered wool texture was recently awarded a 2011 Ultron DOC award. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/PacifiCrest_Wins_Ultron_Doc_Awardhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Remodeling_Sentiment_Highest_in_Five_Years.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Remodeling sentiment rose to the highest level in five years, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index for the fourth quarter of 2011.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Remodeling_Sentiment_Highest_in_Five_Yearshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/SherwinWilliams_Profit_Down_on_Higher_Sales.aspxCleveland, OH, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Sherwin-Williams said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit fell to $14.6 million, or $0.14 a share, from $72.9 million, or $0.67 a share, in the year-ago period. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/SherwinWilliams_Profit_Down_on_Higher_Saleshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_DR_Horton_Swings_to_Profit.aspxFort Worth, TX, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Builder D.R. Horton reported net income for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31 of $27.7 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to a net loss of $20.4 million for the quarter the previous year.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_DR_Horton_Swings_to_Profithttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Economic_Indicators_Predict_Continued_Growth.aspxNew York, NY, Jan. 26, 2012 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose in December for a third month, indicating the U.S. economy will keep growing early this year, according to the Conference Board.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Economic_Indicators_Predict_Continued_Growthhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_Home_Sales_Fall_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 26, 2012 -- New home sales unexpectedly fell in December for the first time in four months, marking the slowest year on record for builders, according to the Commerce Department. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_Home_Sales_Fall_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_To_Use_Mannington_LVT_Technology.aspxViken, Sweden, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Välinge said that it has signed a license agreement with Mannington that gives Välinge the exclusive right to sub-license the Mannington IP related to LVT-locking technology.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_To_Use_Mannington_LVT_Technologyhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Initial_Jobless_Claims_Rose_Last_Week.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 26, 2012 -- New applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, according to the Labor Department.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Initial_Jobless_Claims_Rose_Last_Weekhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Daltile_ASID_Name_Design_Scholarship_Winner.aspxDallas, TX, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Daltile, in conjunction with the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation, named Sarah Garcia as the winner of the inaugural Daltile Interior Design Scholarship, presented by the ASID Foundation. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Daltile_ASID_Name_Design_Scholarship_Winnerhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/European_Wood_Sales_Stable_in_2011.aspxBrussels, Belgium, Jan. 26, 2012 -- The European Federation of the Parquet Industry said wood floor consumption in 2011 in Europe was stable compared to 2010.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/European_Wood_Sales_Stable_in_2011http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Carlisle_Wide_Plank_Unveils_New_Branding.aspxStoddard, NH, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has rolled out a new website and logo to coincide with its rebranding initiative. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Carlisle_Wide_Plank_Unveils_New_Brandinghttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Foreclosures_Make_Up_Smaller_Share_of_Sales.aspxIrvine, CA, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Foreclosures made up a smaller proportion of all homes sold in the U.S. in last year's third quarter, tracking firm RealtyTrac said.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Foreclosures_Make_Up_Smaller_Share_of_Saleshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Shaw_Sponsoring_St_Jude_Dream_Home_Program.aspxDalton, GA, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Shaw Industries said it is sponsoring the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway fundraising campaign.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Shaw_Sponsoring_St_Jude_Dream_Home_Programhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tarkett_Gets_Cradle_to_Cradle_in_Sweden_Poland.aspxParis, France, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Tarkett said it has been awarded with the Cradle to Cradle Silver Certificate for its multilayer parquet flooring products in Sweden and in Poland. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tarkett_Gets_Cradle_to_Cradle_in_Sweden_Polandhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Feizy_Rugs_Renews_Las_Vegas_Showroom_Space.aspxLas Vegas, NV, Jan. 25, 2012 -- Feizy Rugs said it has signed a two-year renewal with World Market Center for its showroom in the Las Vegas Design Center. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Feizy_Rugs_Renews_Las_Vegas_Showroom_Spacehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/GAO_Critical_of__Housing_Appraisal_Monitoring.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 25, 2012 -- The Government Accountability Office reported that the Appraisal Subcommittee needs to improve its monitoring procedures. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/GAO_Critical_of__Housing_Appraisal_Monitoringhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Ecore_International_Opens_New_Campus.aspxLancaster, PA, Jan. 25, 2012 -- Ecore International has opened its 500,000-square-foot York, Pennsylvania campus. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Ecore_International_Opens_New_Campushttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pergo_Patent_Nullified_by_Swedish_Court.aspxViken, Sweden, Jan. 25, 2012 -- Valinge said that a Swedish district court has nullified a Pergo patent regarding a locking systemWed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pergo_Patent_Nullified_by_Swedish_Courthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_Ends_Licenses_With_Two_Chinese_Firms.aspxViken, Sweden, Jan. 25, 2012 -- Välinge said it has terminated its license agreements on glueless mechanical locking system with two Chinese laminate producers.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_Ends_Licenses_With_Two_Chinese_Firmshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/House_Prices_Rise_in_November.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 25, 2012 -- U.S. home prices rose 1% in November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said Wednesday.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/House_Prices_Rise_in_Novemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pending_Home_Sales_Up_Over_Last_Year.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 25, 2012 -- Pending home sales fell 3.5% in December after hitting a 19-month high in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pending_Home_Sales_Up_Over_Last_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Applications_Down_in_Latest_Week.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 25, 2012 -- Mortgage applications fell 5% last week as home purchases and mortgage refinancing activity decrease, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Applications_Down_in_Latest_Weekhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Uniboard_Completes_Sale_of_Moncure_Facilities.aspxMoncure, NC, Jan. 25, 2012 -- Uniboard USA said it has finalized the sale of its facilities in Moncure to a subsidiary of Paneles Arauco.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Uniboard_Completes_Sale_of_Moncure_Facilitieshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Wood_Floor_Firm_BVG_Plans_Major_Growth_in_India.aspxNew Delhi, India, Jan. 25, 2012 -- The country’s third largest wooden flooring brand BVG wooden is looking to expand in the vast untapped market of so-called tier two cities where market leader Pergo is yet to make a mark.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Wood_Floor_Firm_BVG_Plans_Major_Growth_in_Indiahttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Fire_Hits_Kentucky_Flooring_Firm.aspxUnion, KY, Jan. 24, 2012 -- Bill's Carpet sustained as much as $250 million in damage from a fire this weekend.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Fire_Hits_Kentucky_Flooring_Firmhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/DuPont_Earnings_Edge_Down_Revenues_Rise.aspxWilmington, DE, Jan. 24, 2012 -- DuPont Co. reported that fourth-quarter net income edged down 0.8% on 13% higher revenue.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/DuPont_Earnings_Edge_Down_Revenues_Risehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pergo_NA_Emerges_from_Corporate_Turnaround.aspxRaleigh, NC, Jan. 24, 2012 -- Pergo North America said it has successfully emerged from a corporate turnaround program that involved making significant capital and structural investments. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pergo_NA_Emerges_from_Corporate_Turnaroundhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/OW_Hospitality_Launches_Major_Expansion.aspxLondon, England, Jan. 24, 2012 -- OW Hospitality said it has plans for a global expansion.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/OW_Hospitality_Launches_Major_Expansionhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pacific_Western_To_Distibute_Kolay_Luxury_Vinyl.aspxLos Angeles, CA, Jan. 24, 2012 -- Pacific Western Wood Products has signed an exclusive agreement with Kolay Flooring International to distribute Kolay luxury vinyl flooring. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pacific_Western_To_Distibute_Kolay_Luxury_Vinylhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Revitalized_NWFA_Show_Seeing_Greater_Interest.aspxSt. Louis, MO, Jan. 23, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association 2012 Wood Flooring Expo is showing significant signs of growth over the NWFA’s recent shows, the association said. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Revitalized_NWFA_Show_Seeing_Greater_Interesthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Uniboard_Managers_Back_in_Control_of_Plant.aspxLaval, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 23, 2012 -- Uniboard said it is back at the helm of its laminate flooring facility in Laval and is launching a new 40 SKU collection.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Uniboard_Managers_Back_in_Control_of_Planthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrong_Vinyl_Products_at_Top_in_Survey.aspxLancaster, PA, Jan 23, 2012 -- Readers of Green Builder magazine have selected Armstrong residential flooring as the top-rated vinyl flooring manufacturer. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrong_Vinyl_Products_at_Top_in_Surveyhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mannington_Distributor_Expands_Territory.aspxSalem, NJ, Jan. 23, 2012 -- Mannington said that Dealers’ Supply North will expand its current territory and begin to provide service into New York on March 1.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mannington_Distributor_Expands_Territoryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Home_Depot_Buys_Firm_That_Refers_Contractors.aspxAtlanta, GA, Jan. 23, 2012 -- The Home Depot has acquired Redbeacon, an online home services platform connecting consumers with contractors for their home maintenance, repair and remodeling needs.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Home_Depot_Buys_Firm_That_Refers_Contractorshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/3_Rivers_Names_John_Patterson_President.aspxWest Helena, AR, Jan. 23, 2012 -- 3 Rivers Flooring has named 40-year industry veteran John Patterson president of the company. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/3_Rivers_Names_John_Patterson_Presidenthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CARE_Annual_Meeting_in_San_Diego_in_April.aspxDalton, GA, Jan. 23, 2012 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will host its 10th Annual Conference April 25-27 in San Diego.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CARE_Annual_Meeting_in_San_Diego_in_Aprilhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Beaulieu_Offers_Gift_Card_Program_for_Dealers.aspxDalton, GA, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Beginning January 24 and continuing through December 29, Bliss dealers will be able to take advantage of Beaulieu’s new and expanded American Express Gift Card Incentive Program. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Beaulieu_Offers_Gift_Card_Program_for_Dealershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Music_Merchants_Pressured_Over_Lacey_Act.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 20, 2012 -- The National Association of Music Merchants is being pressured by environmental groups to drop its backing of changes to the U.S Lacey Act.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Music_Merchants_Pressured_Over_Lacey_Acthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/December_Home_Sales_Increase_Five_Percent.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 20, 2012 -- December home sales rose 5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.61 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/December_Home_Sales_Increase_Five_Percenthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Kiss_Carpet_Wins_Mohawk_Regional_Retailer_Award.aspxMancelona, MI, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Kiss Carpet Design Center has been recognized as Mohawk's “Retailer of the Year” for the Mid Central region. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Kiss_Carpet_Wins_Mohawk_Regional_Retailer_Awardhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Teragren_Restructures_Sales_Division.aspxBainbridge Island, WA, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Teragren said it is restructuring its Sales Division and is putting Paola Rutledge, vice president of panel and veneer sales, at the head of the Commercial Contract Division. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Teragren_Restructures_Sales_Divisionhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Carpet_Makers_May_Get_Hit_by_Washington_State.aspxSeattle, WA, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Washington State has pending legislation that would require producers of carpet that is sold in the state to join a "carpet stewardship organization."Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Carpet_Makers_May_Get_Hit_by_Washington_Statehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bentley_Prince_Street_Wins_Ultron_Doc_Award.aspxCity of Industry, CA, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Bentley Prince Street’s So Vintage product has won a 2011 Doc Product Award. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bentley_Prince_Street_Wins_Ultron_Doc_Awardhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Elias_Wilf_Expands_Mannington_Distribution.aspxOwings Mills, MD, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Elias Wilf said it is expanding its Mannington distribution territory into the Northeastern Region.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Elias_Wilf_Expands_Mannington_Distributionhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Harvard_Sees_Pickup_in_Remodeling_This_Year.aspxCambridge, MA, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Home improvement spending is expected to trend up later this year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity by Harvard University.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Harvard_Sees_Pickup_in_Remodeling_This_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mannington_Stops_Sales_of_Some_Wood_in_Canada.aspxSalem, NJ, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Mannington said it is joining Shaw and Anderson and is halting shipments to Canada of hardwood flooring that is produced partly by prison labor. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mannington_Stops_Sales_of_Some_Wood_in_Canadahttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CARE_Elects_Braun_Chairman_Outlines_Strategy.aspxAtlanta, GA, Jan. 19, 2012 -- Werner Braun, president of the Carpet and Rug Institute, was elected chairman of the Carpet America Recovery Effort organization at a CARE board meeting earlier this week.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CARE_Elects_Braun_Chairman_Outlines_Strategyhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Inflation_Remains_Tame_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 19, 2012 -- Consumer prices were unchanged in December, the Labor Department said Thursday.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Inflation_Remains_Tame_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Philadelphia_Manufacturing_Continues_Expanding.aspxPhiladelphia, PA, Jan. 19, 2012 -- Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region expanded at faster pace in January, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Philadelphia_Manufacturing_Continues_Expandinghttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Housing_Starts_Permits_Decline_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 19, 2012 -- New construction of U.S. houses fell back in December after a strong gain in the previous month, the Commerce Department said. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Housing_Starts_Permits_Decline_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/ThirtyYear_Mortgage_Rate_Hits_Record_Low.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 19, 2012 -- The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to a record low.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/ThirtyYear_Mortgage_Rate_Hits_Record_Lowhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobless_Claims_Fall_to_Near_Four_Year_Low.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 19, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits plunged last week to their lowest level in almost four years, according to the Labor Department. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobless_Claims_Fall_to_Near_Four_Year_Lowhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Two_Florida_Flooring_Stores_Merge.aspxSarasota, FL, Jan. 19, 2012 -- G. Fried Flooring of Sarasota has merged with Flooring America of Tampa, according to Gulf Coast Business Review.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Two_Florida_Flooring_Stores_Mergehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Creating_Your_Space_Addresses_Mobile_Devices.aspxSausalito, CA, Jan. 19, 2012 -- Creating Your Space is now creating for flooring dealers websites that take advantage of the growing popularity of smartphones. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Creating_Your_Space_Addresses_Mobile_Deviceshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/HB_Fuller_Sees_Higher_Fourth_Quarter_Profit.aspxSt. Paul, MN, Jan. 19, 2012 -- Adhesives maker H.B. Fuller reported that fourth quarter net income was $26.4 million, or $0.53 per share, versus $21.9 million, or $0.44 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/HB_Fuller_Sees_Higher_Fourth_Quarter_Profithttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Residential_Carpet_Sector_May_Have_Bottomed.aspxNew York, NY, Jan. 19, 2012 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel-Nicolaus says that the gap between commercial and residential carpet dollars remains wide.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Residential_Carpet_Sector_May_Have_Bottomedhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/OSHA_Accuses_Marazzi_of_Safety_Violations.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 19, 2012 -- The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has cited American Marazzi Tile Inc. with 25 safety and health violations.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/OSHA_Accuses_Marazzi_of_Safety_Violationshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builders_Grow_More_Optimistic_in_January.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 18, 2012 -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose in January to the highest point since June 2007, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builders_Grow_More_Optimistic_in_Januaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Core_Producer_Prices_Rise_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 18, 2012 -- Core producer prices rose 0.3% in December, the biggest monthly gain since July 2011 and higher than the 0.1% gain expected by economists, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Core_Producer_Prices_Rise_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Factory_Output_Soars_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 18, 2012 -- U.S. factory output surged in December on stronger demand for business equipment, vehicles and energy.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Factory_Output_Soars_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Analyst_Boosts_Lumber_Liquidators_Stock_Target.aspxNew York, NY, Jan. 18, 2012 -- Goldman Sachs increased its price target on shares of Lumber Liquidators to $21.00 in a report issued on Tuesday. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Analyst_Boosts_Lumber_Liquidators_Stock_Targethttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrongs_Marmorette_Gets_Good_Design_Award.aspxLancaster, PA, jan. 18, 2012 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring has been honored with a 2011 Good Design Award for its newly refreshed Marmorette linoleum flooring line with Continuum. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrongs_Marmorette_Gets_Good_Design_Awardhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Refinancing_Spurs_Mortgage_Application_Demand.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 18, 2012 -- Mortgage applications surged more than 20% last week, fueled by increased refinancing on lower interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Refinancing_Spurs_Mortgage_Application_Demandhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Domotex_Attendance_Rises_in_2012.aspxHannover, Germany, Jan. 17, 2012 -- Domotex 2012 drew to a close on Tuesday, after 45,000 visitors attended the world’s leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Domotex_Attendance_Rises_in_2012http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Distributor_Salesmaster_Enlarges_Mannington_Area.aspxDeer Park, NY, Jan. 17, 2012 -- Distributor Salesmaster Flooring Solutions has announced an expanded partnership with Mannington in the New England region.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Distributor_Salesmaster_Enlarges_Mannington_Areahttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_York_Manufacturing_Stronger_Than_Expected.aspxNew York, NY, Jan. 17, 2012 -- Manufacturing activity in the New York area expanded at the fastest rate in nine months in January, according to the New York Federal Reserve Bank.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_York_Manufacturing_Stronger_Than_Expectedhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Chinese_Showing_More_Respect_for_Unilin_Patents.aspxShanghai, China, Jan. 17, 2012 -- Unilin said it has achieved cooperation with over 100 major Chinese flooring firms, after constant disputes with Chinese firms since 2005 over Unilin's locking systems, according to China Daily. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Chinese_Showing_More_Respect_for_Unilin_Patentshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Atlanta_Rug_Market_Names_Winners.aspxAtlanta, GA, Jan. 17, 2012 -- The area rug industry named its top rugs at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Atlanta_Rug_Market_Names_Winnershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CRI__Seal_of_Approval_Program_Adds_23_Products.aspxDalton, GA, Jan. 17, 2012 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval program began 2012 with the addition of 12 new vacuums, 9 solutions and 2 extractors to the SOA-approved lists. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CRI__Seal_of_Approval_Program_Adds_23_Productshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mohawk_Names_Meadows_Senior_Vice_President.aspxDalton, GA, Jan. 16, 2012 -- Mohawk has named Jeff Meadows, a 30 year veteran of the flooring industry, as senior vice president of sales for the home centers and aligned groups.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mohawk_Names_Meadows_Senior_Vice_Presidenthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Shaw_Again_Sponsoring_HGTV_Green_Home.aspxDalton, GA, Jan. 16, 2012 -- Shaw said it will again be the exclusive flooring provider and sponsor for the HGTV Green Home Giveaway set for spring.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Shaw_Again_Sponsoring_HGTV_Green_Homehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Kennebec_Lumber_Wins_Pine_Tree_Award.aspxSolon, ME, Jan. 16, 2012 -- Kennebec Lumber Co. was awarded the Pine Tree Award by the Maine Wood Products Association.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Kennebec_Lumber_Wins_Pine_Tree_Awardhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Roppe_To_Raise_Prices_in_March.aspxFostoria, OH, Jan. 16, 2012 -- Rubber and vinyl flooring firm Roppe said it will increase prices 3-6% on all products effective with shipments on March 12.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Roppe_To_Raise_Prices_in_Marchhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_Classen_Settle_Patent_Dispute.aspxHannover, Germany, Jan. 16, 2012 -- Valinge said that it has signed an agreement with Classen that ends their legal dispute related to patents for fold down locking systems for laminate and wood flooring.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_Classen_Settle_Patent_Disputehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Retail_Federation_Expects_Solid_Sales_Growth.aspxNew York, NY, Jan. 16, 2012 -- The National Retail Federation says it expects a solid 3.4% increase in sales this year, below last year's 4.7% increase.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Retail_Federation_Expects_Solid_Sales_Growthhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tile_Producers_Portobello_Eliane_To_Merge.aspxNew York, NY, Jan. 16, 2012 -- Brazilian tile producers Portobello SA and Eliane SA are merging into one company with a new corporate name, which will make it one of the top five producers worldwide.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tile_Producers_Portobello_Eliane_To_Mergehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/California_Democrats_Want_New_Housing_Regulator.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 13, 2012 -- Twenty-eight House Democrats from California urged President Barack Obama to replace the acting regulator of housing finance agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/California_Democrats_Want_New_Housing_Regulatorhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Sentiment_Rises_in_January.aspxAnn Arbor, MI, Jan. 13, 2012 -- The University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters consumer sentiment index reached 74 in the preliminary reading for January, the highest level since May. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Sentiment_Rises_in_Januaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/ProSource_Hosts_Installer_Appreciation_Day.aspxChicago, IL, Jan. 13, 2012 -- Jeff Bernstein, regional sales manager for ProSource of Elk Grove Village and Naperville, Illinois hosted two consecutive events of the company’s Installer Appreciation Day on Jan. 4-5. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/ProSource_Hosts_Installer_Appreciation_Dayhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Trade_Deficit_Widens_in_November.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 13, 2012 -- The trade deficit increased in November to its largest in five months, according to the Commerce Department. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Trade_Deficit_Widens_in_Novemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Langhorne_Design_Contest_Gets_Celebrity_Judge.aspxPenndel, PA, Jan. 13, 2012 -- Well known interior designer Bennett Weinstock has joined New York’s Alex Papachristidis among the judges for Langhorne Carpet Company’s first Morrow Design Competition.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Langhorne_Design_Contest_Gets_Celebrity_Judgehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Karastan_Launches_iPad_App_for_Consumers.aspxDalton, GA, Jan. 13, 2012 -- Karastan has rolled out an app for the iPad that allows consumers to have access to the full Karastan catalog.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Karastan_Launches_iPad_App_for_Consumershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Professional_Carpet_Cleaning_Standard_Revised.aspxVancouver, WA, Jan. 13, 2012 -- The Clean Trust said that the revised ANSI-approved S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning is now available. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Professional_Carpet_Cleaning_Standard_Revisedhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NAFCD_Announces_Changes_to_2012_Conference.aspxChicago, IL, January 12, 2012--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has announced that it is making changes to its annual conference, responding to feedback from members. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NAFCD_Announces_Changes_to_2012_Conferencehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bamboo_Firm_Hefeng_Opens_US_Operations.aspxZhejiang, China, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Hefeng USA, a bamboo and wood flooring manufacturer, is opening its U.S. operations this month. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bamboo_Firm_Hefeng_Opens_US_Operationshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Centiva_Featured_on_Extreme_Makeover_Friday.aspxFlorence, AL, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Resilient maker Centiva will be featured on Extreme Makeover Friday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. on ABC.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Centiva_Featured_on_Extreme_Makeover_Fridayhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Spending_in_December_Edges_Up.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Consumers spending in December was weaker than expected, according to a Commerce Department report. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Spending_in_December_Edges_Uphttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Initial_Jobless_Applications_Rise_After_Holidays.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits increased last week to the highest level since late November, according to the Labor Department. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Initial_Jobless_Applications_Rise_After_Holidayshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Support_High_for_Mortgage_Interest_Deduction.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 12, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders is urging lawmakers and political candidates not to tamper with the home mortgage deduction following a recent survey it conducted. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Support_High_for_Mortgage_Interest_Deductionhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Foreclosures_Hit_FourYear_Low_in_2011.aspxIrvine, CA, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Foreclosure filings in the U.S. fell to a four-year low in 2011 as a slowdown in processing hit the market, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Foreclosures_Hit_FourYear_Low_in_2011http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mullican_Names_Trip_Winner_in_Incentive_Program.aspxJohnson City, TN, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Mike Foster, owner of Crow Hill Hardwoods in Marcellus, N.Y., has won a trip for two to the Bahamas after participating in Mullican Flooring’s “Get Lost in Atlantis” sales campaign.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mullican_Names_Trip_Winner_in_Incentive_Programhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Shaw_Anderson_To_Alter_Wood_Floors_for_Canada.aspxDalton, GA, Jan. 11, 2012 -- Shaw Industries has discovered that Canadian law prohibits the importation of products that have been manufactured using prison labor. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Shaw_Anderson_To_Alter_Wood_Floors_for_Canadahttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Applications_Rise_on_Purchase_Activity.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 11, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as demand for both purchases and refinancing picked up, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Applications_Rise_on_Purchase_Activityhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mannington_To_Use_Valinge_System_in_Wood.aspxViken, Sweden, Jan. 11, 2012 -- Mannington Mills has signed an agreement with Valinge to use Välinge's 2G mechanical locking systems on its engineered wood flooring. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mannington_To_Use_Valinge_System_in_Woodhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Homebuilder_Lennar_Reports_Larger_Backlog.aspxMiami, FL, Jan. 11, 2012 -- Lennar Corp, the third-largest U.S. homebuilder, reported fourth-quarter net income was $30.3 million, or $0.16 a share, down from $32.0 million, or $0.17 a share, a year ago. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Homebuilder_Lennar_Reports_Larger_Backloghttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Small_Business_Optimism_Rises_in_December.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 11, 2012 -- Confidence among small-business owners increased again in December, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Small_Business_Optimism_Rises_in_Decemberhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Borrowing_Surges_in_November.aspxWashington, DC, Jan. 11, 2012 -- U.S. consumer borrowing increased by the most in a decade in November, according to the Federal Reserve.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Borrowing_Surges_in_November