Today's Flooring News

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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.

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.

Mullican Tech 101 Schedule Announced

Johnson City, TN, February 16--A new year means new opportunities, and Mullican Flooring is gearing up for another year of Mullican Tech 101. The two-day training classes are free and provide a better understanding of hardwood flooring.

Carpet One Presents Awards at Winter Convention

Manchester, NH, February 16--Carpet One congratulates the top retailers and industry leaders who were recently recognized at the 2005 Carpet One International Winter Convention held in Grapevine, Texas.

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