Today's Flooring News

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RPM Completes Two Acquisitions In Europe

Medina, OH, Mar. 31--RPM International Inc., a leading specialty coatings manufacturer, announced today that its European development office, RPM Europe SA, has acquired Ecoloc N.V./Lock-Tile Belgium N.V. and Compakta/Pactan, a division of Heidelberger Ba

Amtico to be Listed on London Stock Exchange

Coventry, UK, Mar. 31--Amtico, the former floormaking unit of Courtaulds, is set to float on the London Stock Exchange as early as July, with a market capitalisation of up to £150 million, according to The Times.

Forbo Nets Australian Ecological Award

Sydney, Australia, Mar. 31--With a host of international sustainability awards already under its belt, Forbo Flooring’s Marmoleum, Artoleum and Furniture Linoleum have now attracted the Australian Good Environmental Choice Mark.

Mannington Launches Consumer Contest

Salem, NJ, Mar. 30--Mannington Mills, one of the world's leading manufacturers of hardwood, laminate, resilient and porcelain tile floors, is asking consumers "What do you stand on?" for a chance to win $3,000 worth of flooring for their home.

Shaw Living Moves to Larger New York Showroom

Dalton, GA, Mar. 30--Combining the product lines of Shaw Rugs, Georgia Tufters and Bretlin, Shaw Living has relocated its home textiles showroom to a larger space on the third floor of the Textile Building at 295 Fifth Avenue in New York City.

BASF to Increase Nylon Resin Prices

Mount Olive, NJ, Mar. 29--BASF today announced that it would increase prices for all extrusion grade nylon resins $0.12 to $0.16 per pound and spinning polymers by $0.06 per pound, effective April 15.