Today's Flooring News

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Mideast One of Fastest Growing Flooring Markets

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 24, 2006--International and regional flooring manufacturers are tipping the Middle East as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets with annual growth of around 15 percent in the coming decade.

IWT Tesoro Delays Annual Report Filing

Westport, CT, April 24, 2006--IWT Tesoro Corp. has been delayed filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

Flooring America & Flooring Canada Launch Training

Manchester, NH, April 24, 2006--In a major push by Flooring America and Flooring Canada to deliver continuing sales and service education to every single member, the floorcovering coop is investing $500,000 on door-to-door visits by a leading industry exp

3M Intros Carpet Touch-Up Roller

St. Paul, MN, April 24, 2006--Scotch-Brite's new Carpet Touch-Up Roller by 3M easily and efficiently picks up dirt, dust, hair and pet fur from more than 50 surfaces around the house with super-sticky tear sheets.

Foamex Files Motion to Limit Security Trading

Linwood, PA, April 21, 2006--Foamex International filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, requesting that the Court approve measures to protect the Company's federal tax net operating losses (NOLs).

Karim Rashid Designs Tarkett’s NeoCon Booth

Houston, TX, April 21, 2006--Karim Rashid, a leading figure in the field of interior design, has been commissioned by Tarkett Commercial to design the flooring manufacturer’s booth display for NeoCon.

MBA: Terrorism Risk Insurance Desirable

Washington, DC, April 21, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) sent a comment letter to the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) regarding their ongoing analysis of terrorism risk insurance.