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Bruce Intros Turlington Lock&Fold Flooring

Lancaster, PA, January 30, 2007--Bruce Hardwood Floors has launched Turlington Lock&Fold, which combines the market’s most popular hardwood species and colors with what the company is calling the “fastest and easiest” installation technology available.

Big Increase in Nonresidential Construction Expect

Washington, DC, January 29, 2007--The nonresidential construction market is expected to increase by almost seven percent in 2007 in inflation adjusted terms, following the growth of near six percent in 2006.

New Home Sales Up 4.8%

Washington, DC, January 26, 2007--Sales of new homes jumped by 4.8% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.12 million, the highest level since April, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Durable Orders Up 3.1%

Washington, DC, January 26, 2007--Orders for durable goods jumped by 3.1% in December, led by stronger demand for airplanes and capital equipment, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Orders for new durable manufactured goods increased in most sectors

Existing Home Sales Off 0.8%

Washington, DC, January 25, 2007--Sales of existing homes fell 0.8% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.22 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales in December were down 7.9% compared with December 2005. Invento

Lowe's to Expand into Mexico

Mooresville, NC, January 24, 2007--As part of its strategy for long-term growth, Lowe's said it plans to expand into Mexico. The company said it expects to open three to five stores in Monterrey in 2009, representing an investment of $18 to $20 millio

Lorberbaum, Saul and Gutierrez to enter WFCA Hall

Anaheim, CA, January 23, 2007--A husband joining his wife, a son joining his father and a pioneering retailer all are inductees in the 2007 class entering the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Flooring Industry Hall of Fame this spring, according to

Shaw Living Unveils State of the Art Showroom

Atlanta, GA, January 22, 2006--Shaw Living celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot showroom with an official ribbon cutting at the Atlanta International Rug Market.