Today's Flooring News

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Chinese Building Materials Exports Up 34% in 2004

Beijing, China, February 16--China's exports of building materials and non-metallic minerals reached US$7.118 billion in 2004, an increase of 34.4 per cent year on year, a record high since 1997, according to Asia Pulse.

Bipartisan Support Sought for Stalled Asbestos Bil

Washington, DC, February 16--Senators are trying to jump-start stalled efforts on asbestos legislation by forging a bipartisan plan from proposals by Republican Sen. Arlen Specter and Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein, lawmakers said on Tuesday.

Home Depot Canada Recruiting Mature Workers

Toronto, Ontario, February 16--Home Depot Canada, according to the Globe and Mail, announced plans yesterday to actively recruit employees in the 50-and-up age bracket to support its expansion strategy.

Mannington Hardwood Floors Featured on 'This O

Salem, NJ, February 16--Mannington Mills Inc. is the exclusive flooring sponsor of the 25th Anniversary project for This Old House. Named "The Carlisle House," it is situated in a suburb northwest of Boston, Mass. and features over 5,000 square feet of Ma

DR Horton Announces Stock Split

Fort Worth, TX, February 16--D.R. Horton Inc. on Tuesday declared a 4-for-3 stock split and affirmed its second-quarter and fiscal 2005 earnings expectations.

Old World Hardwood Flooring Enjoying Growth

Bethel, CT, February 15--Take a stroll through the showroom of Kellogg Hardwoods, located in the picturesque New England town of Bethel, Connecticut, and you will see an assortment of hardwoods, lumber and wide plank flooring that will satisfy anyone seek