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Startup Develops New Plastic for Flooring

River Falls, WI, Feb. 14, 2014 -- Magma Flooring LLC said it has developed new engineered plastic sheet materials that are chlorine-free, phthalate-free, plasticizer-free, have essentially no odor, and can be readily recycled.

Mats Inc. Says It Has New Class of Flooring

Mats Inc. Says It Has New Class of Flooring

Stoughton, MA, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Mats Inc. and Windmöller Flooring Products said they have developed an entirely new class of commercial flooring under the Wineo brand for the North American markets.

NeoCon Set for June 9-11

NeoCon Set for June 9-11

Chicago, IL, Feb. 13, 2014 -- NeoCon will mark its 46th anniversary as America’s largest contract design exposition June 9-11 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

Initial Jobless Claims Rise Last Week

Initial Jobless Claims Rise Last Week

Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims rose by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 339,000 in the week ended Feb. 8, the Labor Department said.

Repossessions Fall Sharply Over Year Ago

Repossessions Fall Sharply Over Year Ago

Irvine, CA, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Fewer homes were repossessed in January, as the number of completed foreclosures fell to the lowest level in more than six years, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.