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Pergo Infringment Case vs. Balterio Dismissed

Pergo Infringment Case vs. Balterio Dismissed

Viken, Sweden, June 29, 2011 -- The district court of Düsseldorf, Germany dismissed last week the patent infringement case of Pergo vs. Balterio on Välinge´s 5G original technology, according to a Valinge press release.

Trend Toward Smaller Homes May Be Ending

Trend Toward Smaller Homes May Be Ending

Washington, DC, June 29, 2011 –- The collapse of the housing market resulted in greater interest in smaller homes and lot sizes, but that appears to be leveling off, according to the American Institute of Architects.

Mortgage Application Volume Declines

Mortgage Application Volume Declines

Washington, DC, June 29, 2011 -- Home mortgage application volume fell last week even as mortgage rates dropped, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Floor and Decor Expanding in California

Atlanta, GA, June 29, 2011-- Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. said its plans to open a new 70,000 square foot store in Orange County, California on September 1.

Unilin Ends License With Chinese Firm

Bertrange, Luxembourg, June 29, 2011 -- Flooring Industries said it has terminated its license agreement with Chinese laminate flooring firm Changzhou Lange.

Desso's EcoBase Backing Gets Certification

Desso's EcoBase Backing Gets Certification

Waalwijk, The Netherlands, June 29, 2011 -- European Carpet firm Desso said it has become the first to develop eco-innovative materials and processes to recycle an entire carpet product back into carpet tiles.

Home Prices Rise in April

Home Prices Rise in April

New York, NY, June 28, 2011 -- U.S. home prices rose for the first time in eight months with a 0.7% increase, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price gauge released Tuesday.