Today's Flooring News

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Report: Fire Guts Oakland Flooring Retailer

Oakland, CA, October 2, 2006--Some 65 firefighters continue to battle a five-alarm blaze burning in an Oakland warehouse at 2828 Ford St. and a nearby building, the fire department reports.

Survey: 88% of Consumers Experience Problems with

San Francisco, CA, September 27, 2006--The results of a newly released consumer survey commissioned by TeaLeaf and conducted by Harris Interactive suggest that online transaction failures can wreak havoc on Ebusiness.

Tipton Joins Kronotex

Barnwell, SC, September 14, 2006--Kronotex USA recently reported the appointment of Tim Tipton as national sales director. 

AMC’s Bovey Receives WithIt Award

Atlanta, GA, September 13, 2006--Kathy Bovey has been awarded the 2006 WithIt--Women in the Home Industries Today--Legacy Award for her significant lifetime contributions to the home furnishings industry.

Hakatai Intros Aventurine

Ashland, OR, September 12, 2006--Hakatai Enterprises Inc., importer and distributor of glass mosaic tile, introduced Aventurine Series ¾” x ¾” glass tile.

Realtors Help Rebuild New Orleans

Washington, D.C., September 8, 2006--A New Orleans family soon will have a new place to call home as the National Association of Realtors teamed with the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity today to raise the walls on a house at 2131 Mazant Street.

Forest Technologies Plans New Hardwood Plant

Reform, AL, September 8, 2006--Forest Technologies Holdings LLC plans to process hardwood flooring and decking, said Deanna Morgan, executive director of the West Alabama Economic Development Authority.