Today's Flooring News

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Initial Jobless Claims at 19 Month High

Washington, DC, April 3, 2008--Initial unemployment claims for the week ending March 29 rose by 38,000 to 407,000, the highest level since mid-September 2005, according to the Labor Department.

Home Builders Could Get Boost From Legislation

Washington, DC, April 3, 2008--Homebuilders and the mortgage industry may be big winners in an agreement reached by Senate leaders.

Flexco Signs Michigan Distributor

Tuscumbia, AL, April 3, 2008--Flexco, a manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, has signed a distribution agreement with Contract Resource Group Inc. of Clinton Township, Mich.

ADP Employment Report Better Than Expected

Roseland, NJ, April 2, 2008--The ADP employment report for March showed a gain of 8,000 jobs, beating expectations of a 45,000 job loss.

Solutia Raising Prices on Plastic, Polymer

St. Louis, MO, April 3, 2008--Solutia Inc. said it will raise its prices on two of its plastic and polymer brands in North America due to high raw material, energy and transportation costs.

Välinge Signs Two More Licensees

Viken, Sweden, April 02, 2008--Välinge has signed global license agreements with FE Coswick & Bajaj Eco-Tec Products LTD.

Henkel Polybit Installing Massive Parquet Floor

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, April 3, 2008--Henkel Polybit, a leading manufacturer of waterproofing products and allied construction chemicals, said it is installing the world's largest parquet flooring for the world's tallest building, the Burj Dubai.