Today's Flooring News

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California City Looks at Recycled Rubber Sidewalks

Redlands, Ca, February 7-- Rubbersidewalks Inc. uses rubber recycled from California tires to create a durable paver to replace concrete sidewalks.

Honeywell Receives EPA Award

Morris Township, NJ, February 7--Honeywell recently received the Landfill Methane Outreach Program Project of the Year award for 2004 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an innovative landfill gas recovery initiative.

Some See Home Building Peak

New York, NY, February 7--Home builders have been among the best performing stocks over the last several years as consumers took advantage of historically low mortgage rates.

Porcelanosa Reduces Prices 25% on Ceramic, Porcela

San Jose, CA, February 7--Porcelanosa San Francisco Inc., said that retail prices on ceramic, porcelain and stone tile products have recently been reduced an average of 25%.

Expo Pakistan Not Up to Expectations

Karachi, Pakistan, February 7--The Expo Pakistan did not come up to the expectations of the exporters of carpets, pharmaceuticals and surgical instruments.

January Consumer Sentiment Off Slightly

Ann Arbor, MI, February 4--The final reading for January of the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index slid to 95.5, from December's 97.1.

Sound Seal Launches SoundEater

Agawam, MA, February 4--Sound Seal, the leader in sound control products for over 25 years, proudly introduces SoundEater acoustical floor underlayment.

Xpress 4Q Earnings More Than Double

Chattanooga, TN, February 4-- Trucking and freight company U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the fourth quarter on stronger freight demand and an increase in per mile rates.

Tandus Announces Management Changes

Dalton, GA, February 4--Tandus US Inc. has announced several strategic management changes designed to enhance the company's future growth. Tandus unites three specialized floor covering brands - Monterey, C&A, and Crossley.

Marshall Field's Launches New Luxury Rug Colle

Chicago, IL, February 4--Marshall Field's plans to bring a new luxury rug collection to the Oriental Rug Gallery at its State Street store in Chicago. Tapis Gallery, which opens on Feb. 9, will feature Marshall Field's most luxurious collection of