IFDA Hosting Rugs and Flooring Trend Report
New York, NY, May 29, 2008--The International Furnishings and Design Association New York Chapter will host a Rugs and Flooring Trend Report looking at the design and market forecast for 2009 and 2010.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Leonard Gould Named President of Q.E.P.
Boca Raton, FL, May 28, 2008--Leonard Gould has been named president of Q.E.P. Co. Inc. by the company's board of directors.
eRug Helps Devout Stay on Course
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 29, 2008--If you think religion is stuck in the Middle Ages, think again. A new electronic prayer mat for Muslims is using the digital revolution to keep followers on the straight and narrow.
Starnet Gets New Member in Virginia
Darien, CT, May 28, 2008--Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership said its newest member is family-owned W.C. Carpenter LLC located in Virginia Beach, Va.
ABC Carpet Gallery Offers In-Store Digital Design
New York, NY, May 28, 2008--The ABC Carpet Modern Rug Gallery has launched a custom design digital interface that offers shoppers a wealth of floor covering designs that can be tailored to their individual decorating needs.
Armstrong Cutting Jobs at Tennessee Wood Plant
Lancaster, PA, May 28, 2008--Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Co. will lay off 113 workers at the end of May at its Scott County, Tenn. plant, according to Knoxvillebiz.com. Lower product demand has forced the company to restructure its operations.
Unilin To Build Laminate Plant in Russia
Moscow, Russia, May 28, 2008--The Belgian laminate-flooring manufacturer Unilin Flooring is planning to build a manufacturing plant in Russia.
BPS Introduces New Glueless Backing System
City of Industry, CA, May 28, 2008-–Bentley Prince Street has launched a unique new backing system that uses free lay technology to install carpet without adhesives or tackstrip.
Dow Raising All Prices as Much as 20 Percent
Midland, MI, May 28, 2008--Dow Chemical Co. said that effective June 1 it would hike prices on all its products by up to 20 percent because of the sharp rise in the costs of energy, raw materials and transportation.
Retail Sales Higher Than a Year Ago
Washington, DC, May 28, 2008--Retail sales advanced on a year-over-year basis according to both the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Johnson Redbook retail sales in the week ending May 25.