Today's Flooring News

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November Factory Orders Higher Than Expected

Washington, DC, Jan. 5, 2010--Factory orders rose 1.1% in November, faster than the 0.8% expected by economists.

Oil Prices Continue To Trend Higher

New York, NY, Jan. 5, 2010--Oil prices advanced near $82 a barrel, as snowstorms and freezing weather in much of the northern hemisphere boosted demand for fuels.

NTCA Rolls Out 'Tile-TV' on Website

Jackson, MS, Jan. 5, 2009--The National Tile Contractors Association has introduced “Tile-TV” at tileletter.com.

Dallas Flooring Warehouse Burns

Dallas, TX, Jan. 5, 2010--A Monday morning fire at Brothers Floor Covering carpet warehouse was contained by firefighters.

Invista, Canadian Union, Back at Bargaining Table

Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 5, 2010--Fiber maker Invista is playing "hardball" in contract talks with workers, according to a story in the Kingston Whig-Standard.

Retail Sales Higher Than a Year Ago

New York, NY, Jan. 5, 2009--National chain store sales were higher than a year ago but fell 4.6% month-over-month in December, according to Redbook Research.

Välinge, Photocat Marketing New Surface Tech

Viken, Sweden, Jan. 4, 2010--Välinge Photocat AB, a new company formed by Välinge (50%) and Photocat A/S (50%), is commercializing a new surface technology featuring nano technology.

Construction Spending Declines in November

Washington, DC, Jan. 4, 2010--Construction spending fell 0.6% in November, the Commerce Department reported Monday, as spending on housing and public works decreased.

Beaulieu Expansion May Result in Tax Break

Dalton, GA, Jan. 4, 2009--The Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority will negotiate tax breaks for Beaulieu of America, which has recently expanded operations.

Sheehan Promoted to VP at Mannington

Salem, NJ, Jan. 4, 2010--Mannington Mills has promoted David Sheehan to vice president of the resilient and laminate business.