Today's Flooring News

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Intellectual Property Lawsuit Worrying Chinese Lam

Beijing, China, October 25, 2005--Ni Zhengluo, a manager with Furen Laminate Flooring in East China's Fujian Province, is anxious about next year's sales to the United States because of an intellectual property rights infringement lawsuit filed ba

Economy Casts Cloud Over High Point

High Point, NC, October 24, 2005--Furniture and craft makers at a big trade show this week were cautiously optimistic that their industry can weather uncertain times as higher energy costs and rising interest rates threaten to constrain consumer spending

cmi Announces Joint Venture with AMS Imports

Pawtucket, RI, October 24, 2005--cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.), a manufacturer of a complete line of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, has entered into a joint venture with AMS Imports, Inc. of Amherst, Massachussetts.

New Zealand Retailer in Receivership

Auckland, New Zealand, October 24, 2005—A retail flooring chain has gone under, but customers who have paid for materials are being promised their orders will be filled.

Spector: Asbestos Bill to See Senate Vote Early Ne

Washington, DC, October 24, 2005--Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has pledged to bring a $140 billion asbestos trust fund bill to a vote early next year, one of the legislation's sponsors, Sen. Arlen Specter, said on Friday.

Nature Stone Franchise Opens in D.C.

Bedford, OH, October 25--Nature Stone founder and owner Russ Masetta today announced the opening of a Washington, D.C. franchise for its popular stone and epoxy flooring, its first in a major United States metropolitan area.

Canadian Housing Starts Beginning to Ease

Toronto, Ontario, October 24, 2005--Canadian new home construction is easing off this year and will continue the trend in 2006, due to increased competition from the existing home market and rising mortgage carrying costs.

Tile of Spain and Dwell Magazine Offer Trip to Cev

Miami, FL, October 24, 2005--Tile of Spain and Dwell magazine are offering a sweepstakes for one lucky winner to receive a trip for two to Spain to visit Cevisama, the international ceramic tile exposition held in Valencia.