Today's Flooring News

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Florida Paint Retailer Moves into Flooring

Melbourne, FL, October 20, 2006--In Brevard County's retail business community, the name Richard's has been linked to the paint business for more than half a century. On Saturday, that will change -- a little.

Industry Delegation Returns from Beijing

Kneeland, CA, October 4, 2006--A Flooring Industry Delegation representing firms in the US, Canada, Japan, and the UK recently returned from the 7th China International Floor Coverings & Carpet Fair held at the Chinese International Exhibition Center in B

Canto Named NTCA President

Jackson, MS, October 4, 2006--At a ceremony during the National Tile Contractors Association’s (NTCA) Total Solutions conference at the Las Vegas Hilton, Frank Canto of Craig Tile in St. Petersburg, Fla., was named NTCA president.

Factory Orders Unchanged

Washington, DC, October 4, 2006--New orders for factory goods were unchanged in August after a 1% drop in July, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Sale of Feltex Simpler in Receivership

Wellington, New Zealand, September 26, 2006--A sale of Feltex's assets by the receiver will not have to pass a hurdle that could have tripped up previous bidders – shareholder approval.

Turkmenistan Weavers Make Giant Rug

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, August 18, 2006--Government-run Web site Turkmenistan.ru reported Friday that weavers from the Ashgabat Wool-Manufacturing Company "Archag" are making a 8.4 square meter (90 square foot) carpet.

Ilva Intros Oxide

Coconut Grove, FL, August 17, 2006--Combining high-end style with versatility, Ilva S.A., the leading Argentine producer of porcelain tile, debuted its new metallic-look tile called Oxide.

Fire Damages Polyval Floor Coating Plant

Boisbriand, Quebec, August 16, 2006 --Fire erupted Tuesday at Polyval Coating Inc., a floor coatings and paint factory 33 miles north of Montreal. The blaze forced the evacuation of 1,500 people, according to a report by Montreal Gazette's CanWest new