Omnova Solutions Raising Latex Prices
Fairlawn, OH, March 8, 2011 -- Omnova Solutions said it will increase prices by $0.07 per dry pound on styrene butadiene latex for carpet and related markets, effective April 4.
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Small Business Confidence at Three-Year High
Washington, DC, March 8, 2011 -- Small business confidence rose in February to the highest level in three years, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Canadian Flooring Associations in Joint Venture
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, March 8, 2011 -- The Floorcovering Institute of Ontario and the Tile Terrazzo and Marble Association of Canada have formed a joint membership venture.
Homebuilder Pulte Says Sign-ups Ahead of 2010
Bloomfield Hills, MI, March 8, 2011 -- Homebuilder Pulte said sign-ups for the first two months of the year are ahead of last year.
Tandus Names Winners of Powerbond Contest
Dalton, GA, March 8, 2011 -- Tandus Flooring announced winners of the Powerbond Inlay Design Competition that challenged designers, both professional and students, to create a design using Powerbond’s inlay capabilities.
Dal-Tile Finishes 8th 'Extreme Makeover' Season
Dallas, TX, March 8, 2011 – Dal-Tile recently completed its eighth consecutive season as tile provider to the ABC show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
U.S. Extends Deadline for Anti-Dumping Ruling
New York, NY, March 7, 2011 -- The Department of Commerce has extended its deadline until mid-May for issuing the preliminary anti-dumping determination regarding engineered hardwood flooring imports from China.
Pfleiderer CEO Reportedly Offered To Resign
Neumarkt, Germany, March 7, 2011 -- Pfleiderer Chief Executive Officer Hans Overdiek reportedly offered to resign, newspaper Euro am Sonntag said.
Sales of Upper End Homes Rose Last Year
New York, NY, March 7, 2011 -- Sales of million-dollar homes and condos rose last year in all 20 major metro areas after four years of declines, according to DataQuick Information Systems.
Armstrong Reviewing Union Proposal
Beverly, W VA, March 7, 2011 -- Armstrong is considering a proposal from the Teamsters union representing workers at its hardwood flooring plant in Beverly.