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Chinese Hardwood Producers Hit Infringement Hurdle

Singapore, January 19, 2007--China's eighteen wood flooring enterprises including Power Dekor, Vohringer and Sichuan Shengda Wooden Products, have infringed in the flooring patent of Unilin, according to a the International Trade Commission.

Consumer Sentiment Hits 3-Year High

Washington, DC, January 19, 2007— According to the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment improved in January to the highest level in three years. The consumer sentiment index rose to 98.0 in January from 91.7 in December.

Propex Names Mac Bridger Executive VP

Chattanooga, TN, January 19, 2007--Propex has named Mac Bridger to the post of executive vice president. In his new position, Bridger will be responsible for overseeing international operations and worldwide sales and marketing efforts for all Propex prod

Housing Starts Up in December

Washington, DC, January 18, 2007—Housing starts rose 4.5%, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.64 million in December, on strength in apartment construction, according to Commerce Department estimates. It was the second straight monthly increase for

Unilin Responds to Faus

Hannover, Germany, January 17, 2007--Unilin has reacted to comments made late last week by Faus. Unilin said it has enforced a summary injunction against Faus for patent infringement on EP 1 223 267.

Tandus Launches Sample Recovery Program

Dalton, GA, January 15, 2007--Commercial floor coverings manufacturer Tandus has launched Retrieve, a new program to recover physical product samples and sample folders from the marketplace.

Domotex 2007 Attendance Up Slightly

Hannover, Germany, January 16, 2007--Domotex Hannover 2007 is being hailed by the international floor coverings industry as a huge success. Industry representatives were extremely pleased with the show, saying it had delivered the high volume and caliber

Pergo Recommends Acceptance of Cash Offer

Trelleborg, Sweden, January 15, 2007—Pergo’s board said it has received a cash offer for all of its 53.6 million shares. The offer has been announced by Pfleiderer AG through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Pfleiderer Sweden AB.