Today's Flooring News
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New Home Sales Fall 3.2% in October
Washington, DC, November 29, 2006--Sales of new-homes fell 3.2% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.004 million, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.
Architecture Building Index Show’s Sustained Growt
Washington, DC, November 27, 2006--The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of construction activity, continued along the path of modest growth in October.
Congoleum Amends DIP Loan to Lower Interest Rate
Mercerville, NJ, November 21, 2006--Congoleum Corp. said its lender has agreed to lower the interest rate, increase borrowing availability and extend the maturity of its debtor-in-possession loan.
Unilin, Anderson Pen Uniclic Licensing Agreement
Clinton, SC, November 21, 2006 – Anderson Hardwood Floors has concluded a worldwide license agreement with Flooring Industries, the Ireland-based intellectual property company of the Unilin group.
Unilin Files Suit Against Hansol Homedeco in Korea
Wielsbeke, Belgium, November 21, 2006--Unilin announces the filing of a preliminary patent infringement action against Hansol Homedeco before the district court in Seoul, South Korea.
Motyl to Step Down as Amtico North American CEO
Coventry, England, November 17, 2006--Coventry, England, November 17, 2006--David Motyl, CEO of Amtico North America, will leave the company at the end of March 2007. He’ll be replaced by Chris McKee, who’s currently general manager of Flooring Services a
Three Plead Not Guilty In Workers' Comp Fraud
Los Angeles, CA, November 14, 2006--The president and vice president of a Chatsworth-based Cover-All Inc, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that they bilked the state's workers' compensation fund out of nearly $11 million in premiums.
Retail Sales Off on Lower Gas Prices
Washington, DC, November 14, 2006--Retail sales fell in October for the second month in a row, pushed lower by falling gasoline prices, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Armstrong’s Bankruptcy Red Tape Continues
Lancaster, PA, November 7, 2006--Armstrong World Industries has gotten out of bankruptcy, but the paperwork keeps rolling in.