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EPA Delays Boiler MACT Regulations

EPA Delays Boiler MACT Regulations

Dalton, GA, May 18, 2011--Flooring manufacturers achieved a significant victory May 16 when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will delay new regulations on industrial boilers and solid waste incinerators.

Mannington Hosts "Art is Cool" Event

Mannington Hosts "Art is Cool" Event

SALEM, NJ, May 18, 2011--Mannington Mills hosted the eighth annual “Art is Cool” reception on May 17 at its corporate headquarters in Salem, New Jersey.

Ecore Launches Line of Floor Care Products

Ecore Launches Line of Floor Care Products

Lancaster, PA, May 16, 2011--Ecore International is launching Ecore Green Solutions, a line of eco-friendly floor care products, which includes E-Cleaner, E-Strip, and E-Finish.

Housing Starts See Unexpected Drop

Housing Starts See Unexpected Drop

Washington, DC, May 17, 2011--Housing starts, the number of new homes being built, fell by 10.6% in April, according to the Commerce Department.

Tarkett Announces Price Increase

Tarkett Announces Price Increase

Chagrin Falls, OH, May 17, 2011--Tarkett announced a price increase of approximately 6% to 8% across both its residential and commercial brands.

Välinge Enters Agreement with Baroque Timber

Välinge Enters Agreement with Baroque Timber

Viken, Sweden, May 17, 2011--Välinge and Baroque Timber (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd. have entered into a global non-exclusive license agreement for Välinge's mechanical locking system in LVT flooring.