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Laminate Association Skeptical of Threat

Bielefeld, Germany, May 13, 2011 -- The Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring says it is skeptical that recent developments in wood fiber technology pose a threat to the laminate flooring industry.

Core Consumer Inflation Remains Tame

Washington, DC, May 13, 2011 -- Consumer prices rose 0.4% in April, with higher gasoline costs accounting for more than half the increase, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

UTT Backings Meet NSF-140 Criteria

Dalton, GA, May 13, 2011 -- Carpet backing firm Universal Textile Technologies said its UTT BioCel, EnviroCel and EnviroCel Home backing systems have been third party verified by UL Environment.

Retail Sales Rise for Tenth Straight Month

Washington, DC, May 12, 2011 -- U.S. retail sales posted their smallest gain in nine months in April as high food and gasoline prices took a greater share of consumer spending, according to the Commerce Department.

Flexco Signs New York Distributor All County

Flexco Signs New York Distributor All County

Tuscumbia, AL, May 12, 2011 -- Resilient flooring firm Flexco has signed All County Flooring Supply of Farmingdale, N.Y. to distribute its full line of products in New Jersey, New York City and southern counties in New York.