More Americans Have Discretionary Income
New York, NY, November 9, 2007--About 73 million U.S. households now have discretionary income, up from about 57 million in 2002, according to a report by The Conference Board.
Today's Flooring News
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Kronospan Opens Board Plant in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary, November 9, 2007--Kronospan began a $115.8 million investment at its base in Mohacs Hungary on Thursday.
Pro Floor Tools Offering Sealed Natural Stone
Phoenix, AZ, November 9, 2007--Pro Floor Tools is offering natural stone that has been hand-sealed at the quarry.
Gerflor Now Using Sanoso Anti-Microbal
Chicago, IL, November 9, 2007—Gerflor said it is using a patented organic powder, Sanosol, in its flooring solutions to help prevent the spread of hospital infections.
Gerflor Gets “A” BRE Rating for Mipolam
Chicago, IL, November 7, 2007--Gerflor's Mipolam vinyl has been recognized by the Building Research Establishment Group with an ‘A’ rating for its environmental qualities.
Decorative Concrete Pavilion New at Surfaces
Dallas, TX, November 7, 2007--Surfaces is the place to be in January to get “first looks” at the latest in floor covering products to hit the market.
Wools of New Zealand Goes Green for Surfaces
Marble Hill, GA, November 15, 2007--Mother Nature takes center stage as Wools of New Zealand extols the sustainable beauty of New Zealand wool at Surfaces 2008.
Dow To Burn Landfill Methane To Make Carpet Latex
Dalton, GA, November 7, 2007--Dow Chemical Company has begun construction on a project that will pipe methane gas, a renewable energy, from a local landfill to its latex manufacturing site in Dalton, Georgia.
Congoleum Reports 3Q Profit
Mercerville, NJ, November 7, 2007--Congoleum Corp. in the third quarter reported net income of $1.2 million, versus a net loss of $400,000 in the third quarter of 2006.
Toll Brothers Fourth Quarter Revenue Off 36%
Horsham, PA, November 8, 2007—Luxury home builder Toll Brothers said it had a sharp drop in the number of new homes sold and in the average price of the homes.