Today's Flooring News

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Valinge Could Get New Ownership

Viken, Sweden, Feb. 21, 2011 -- Valinge said that several new industrial and financial firms are interested in becoming significant investors in Valinge Innovation.

Invista Integrates Stainmaster, Antron into Unit

Kennesaw, GA, Feb. 21, 2011 -- Invista said its Performance Surfaces & Materials business will integrate its residential Stainmaster brand and commercial Antron brand business segments into a new “Surfaces” organization.

BASF Announces Another Price Increase

Florham Park, NJ, Feb. 21, 2011 -- BASF said it will increase the price for Polyamide 6 polymer by $0.12 per pound, effective March 1.

Quick-Step Signs Distributor Cronin

Dallas, TX, Feb. 21, 2011 –- Laminate maker Quick-Step has signed a distribution agreement with The Cronin Company.

RadiciGroup Acquires German Staple Firm

Gandino, Italy, Feb. 21, 2011 -- RadiciGroup said it has acquired the German company dorix GmbH, a producer of PA6 and PP staple products.

Homerwood Expands Northwest Distribution

Titusville, PA, Feb. 21, 2011 -- Armstrong subsidiary HomerWood Premium Hardwood Flooring said it has expanded its relationship with Cascade Pacific Flooring Distributors Inc.

Housing Affordability Highest in 20 Years

Washington, DC, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Nationwide housing affordability during the fourth quarter rose to its highest level in the 20 years since it has been measured, according to National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.

Shaw Names Vice President of Sustainability