Today's Flooring News

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Freddie Mac Under Fire

Washington, D.C., Oct. 27--Recent accounting and management issues at Freddie Mac have triggered an opportunistic onslaught against the housing government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that not only ignores the will of the people and the intent of decades

Solutia Posts 3rd Quarter Loss

St. Louis, MO, Oct. 24--Solutia reported a third-quarter loss, due to higher energy costs, an extended maintenance shutdown at a Texas plant and a range of charges.

Minor Fire At Interface Plant

LaGrange, GA, Oct. 24--An estimated 150 employees were evacuated yesterday morning from an Interface Flooring Systems manufacturing plant in La Grange, GA, due to a minor fire. There were no injuries and production will not be affected.

Surfaces To Host Town Hall Meeting

Dallas, TX, Oct. 24--In addition to all the other new programs at Surfaces that help attendees improve their businesses and increase their bottom line, Surfaces 2004 offers a first-ever opportunity for these floor covering professionals to “Come and Be He

Rug Designer Called On To Keep Wright Home Right

Mokena, IL, Oct 23--How does a 1902 Frank Lloyd Wright designed house, operated as a museum, stay in top condition for tours? The Illinois state owned Dana-Thomas house in Springfield calls upon rug designer Jerry Krull.

Jobless Claims Lowest In A Month

Washington, Oct. 23--The number of workers filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to its lowest level in one month.

Faus Intros Laminate Innovation

Dalton GA, Oct. 23--Faus Group has introduced the two latest design and technology innovations in laminate floor: InterPlank Design and Microbevel.