Old Shaw Fiber Plant in South Carolina Burns
Anderson, SC, June 11, 2010--An accident sparked a fire at a shuttered Shaw Industries plant on Wednesday morning.
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Välinge Calls Pergo Press Release 'Misleading'
Viken, Sweden, June 10, 2010--Välinge has taken issue with a recent Pergo press release regarding Pergo's relationship with Mannington Mills.
USFloors Products Get Greenguard C&S Okay
Dalton, GA, June 10, 2010--USFloors said it has achieved Greenguard Children & Schools Certification for its line of Natural Cork Floating Floors with the Endura AR finish as well as its entry level Ecocork Floating Floors.
BR-111 To Sell Direct to Select Dealers, Online
Miami, FL, June 10, 2010--BR-111 has decided to sell direct to a select number of premier dealers to reduce costs and increase dealer margins.
New Product Glues Down Solid Hardwood
New York, NY, June 10, 2010--Elastilon, a product that allows even solid hardwood to be glued down rather than nailed, is now available in the U.S. and Canada, the company said.
Foreclosures Begin Leveling Off in May
Irvine, CA, June 10, 2010--The number of mortgage holders facing foreclosure in May was slightly higher than a year ago but is lower than in April, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Down
Washington, DC, June 10, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell 3,000 to 456,000 in the week ended June 5, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Congoleum Reorganization Plan Finally Approved
Mercerville, NJ, June 9, 2010--Congoleum said that its reorganization plan has been approved by the District Court of New Jersey and that the company should emerge from bankruptcy soon.
European Parquet Production off 20% Last Year
Moscow, Russia, June 9, 2010--The European Parquet Flooring Federation estimates that there was a 20% reduction in European parquet flooring production last year, according to Lesprom Network.
Hardwood Council Aids Selection Process
Pittsburgh, PA, June 9, 2010--The Hardwood Council aims to assist in the building materials selection process with a new reference document, “How Selecting Materials Impacts Our Lives – What to Consider for Material Selection.”