Today's Flooring News

Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.

First LEED-Certified Residential Complex Completed

First LEED-Certified Residential Complex Completed

St. Paul, MN, June 5, 2007--McGough Companies has said that Reflections at Bloomington Central Station, the multi-unit housing complex constructed in Bloomington, Minnesota, has been awarded LEED certification.

Collins & Aikman  to Sell Flooring Business

Collins & Aikman to Sell Flooring Business

Detroit, MI, June 5, 2007--A major bankruptcy hearings in Collins & Aikman Corp.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case has been postponed to give the company more time to sell off parts of its business.

Milliken’s Mat Unit Gets New Name

Milliken’s Mat Unit Gets New Name

LaGrange, GA, June 5, 2007--Milliken Floor Covering, a business division of Milliken & Company, announces a new name unifying its global walk off mat unit ­Milliken Walk Off Mats.

Factory Orders Up 0.3%

Factory Orders Up 0.3%

Washington, DC, June 4, 2007--Factory orders rose 0.3% in April following a 4.1 percent gain in March, according to the Commerce Department.

Pending Home Sales Drop in April

Pending Home Sales Drop in April

Washington, DC, June 01, 2007--A forward-looking indicator based on pending home sales shows the housing market could edge down but appears to be in the process of leveling out, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Desso’s New Owner Has Plans for Growth

Desso’s New Owner Has Plans for Growth

Amsterdam, The Netherlands--June 4, 2007--In a move designed to consolidate and expand the activities of Desso Sports Systems in the North American market, the connection between Desso and Armstrong World Industries was ended in April.