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Classen, Välinge, End Patent Legal Dispute

Classen, Välinge, End Patent Legal Dispute

Viken, Sweden, April 25, 2008--Classen and Välinge have reached an agreement which puts an end to their legal disputes related to fold down patent rights and allows easier access to the respective Megaloc and 5G technologies for future licenses.

Professor's Work Leads to Major Carpet Purchase

Madison, WI, April 25, 2008--A textiles professor at the University of Wisconsin helped the Los Angeles Community College District insist on buying environmentally friendly carpeting for an $83 million contract.

Antron Presents Various Awards

San Francisco, CA, April 25, 2008 – The 23rd Antron Carpet Fiber Design Award grand prize was presented to Cohos Evamy integratedesign.

New Homes Sales Slowest in Over 16 Years

Washington, DC, April 24, 2008--Sales of new homes fell in March to the lowest level in more than 16 years as the housing industry slumped further at the start of the spring sales season.

Initial Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly

Washington, DC, April 24, 2008-- Initial jobless claims fell unexpectedly last week by 33,000, according to the Labor Department, though the number of workers remaining on jobless benefits continued at a high level.

WFCA Develops Green Guide for Members

Anaheim, CA, April 23, 2008 --The World Floor Covering Association has developed a new guide that details exactly what products and services are green as the movement toward environmental construction and manufacturing continues.