Today's Flooring News

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Fieldturf Tarkett & WD Complete Partnership

Montreal, Quebec, February 22, 2007--As recently announced, WD Flooring has become the largest vertically integrated member of the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, making a partnership with FieldTurf Tarkett a perfect fit.

Architecture Billings Up in January

Washington, DC, February 22, 2007--The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of construction activity, showed positive conditions across all geographic regions and market sectors in January.

Weekly Jobless Claims Fall

Washington, DC, February 22, 2007--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell last week, as the four-week average of such claims rose to its highest level since early December.

Speedheat Launches New Generation4

Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2007--Can 'green building' really make you healthy, wealthy and wise? To many builders and homeowners, the answer is a resounding yes.

Wellman 4Q Loss Widens

Shrewsbury, NJ, February 22, 2007--Polyester producer Wellman Inc. reported a wider fourth-quarter loss, citing disappointing results after raising prices and a charge related to closing an operation.

East Teak Named FSC-Certified Recycled Teak

Dallas, TX February 22, 2007--In 2006, nearly 90 percent of customers surveyed by the American Institute of Architects said they would be willing to spend more to build or buy homes that would be more energy efficient.

Interface 4Q Earnings Up

Interface 4Q Earnings Up

Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2007--In the fourth quarter of 2006, Interface reported net income that rose 111.5% to $12.1 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, versus net income of $5.7 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the 2005 fourth quarter.