Today's Flooring News

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Bissell Upright Carpet Cleaners Recalled

Washington, D.C., February 14--The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following recall in voluntary cooperation with Bissell. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Canadian Factory Shipments Off

Ottawa, ON, February 14--A recent sharp fall in petroleum prices cut the value of Canadian factory shipments in December by 0.2 percent from November, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

New Zealand's Cavalier Posts 4% Earnings Incre

Wellington, New Zealand, February 11--Cavalier Corp., a New Zealand carpet maker, Friday reported a net profit of NZ$10.7 million for the fiscal first half to December, up 4% from the year-ago period.

Hanley Wood: Surfaces 2006 Already Under Way

Dallas, TX, February 11--Commitments for Surfaces 2006 are coming in earlier than ever. Hanley Wood, owner of Surfaces, said they recently received the news that Mannington Mills has already committed to participating in next year’s show.

Bill Curbing Class Action Suits Passed by Senate

Washington, DC, February 11-- The Senate approved a bill on Thursday that was sought by business to curb class action lawsuits and is part of President Bush’s drive to overhaul the civil justice system.

Mohawk Says No Cuts at Wayn-Tex

Augusta, County, VA February 10--Will the recent purchase of Wayn-Tex by a Georgia-based carpet manufacturer have an impact on the size of the workforce at the Waynesboro plant?

Stainmaster Announces Sweepstakes Winner

Atlanta, GA, February 10—-Stainmaster carpet announced today that Renee Greer, Tim Greer and Roy Hellickson of America’s Carpet in Fairfield, Calif., are the lucky winners of the Stainmaster carpet dealer sweepstakes sponsored by INVISTA.