Today's Flooring News

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Malette Reveals Plan to File for Bankruptcy

Montreal, Quebec, March 5, 2007--Malette Industries said that Malette International, a wholly-owned subsidiary, filed a notice of intention to file a proposal to its creditors under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Condo Builders' Confidence Up

Condo Builders' Confidence Up

Washington, DC, March 5, 2007--Condo builders reported somewhat better market conditions in the fourth quarter of 2006 than in the previous quarter.

Beaulieu International Intros Luxury Resilient

Beaulieu International Intros Luxury Resilient

Dalton, GA, March 2, 2007--Distributors and retailers now have access to Beauflor, a new simplified seamless-installation solution for luxury resilient flooring from Beaulieu International Group.

Consumer Sentiment Revised Down

Ann Arbor, MI, March 2, 2007--Consumer sentiment weakened in late February to its lowest level since September, according to research from the University of Michigan.

Furnishings Shares Edge Higher

New York, March 2, 2007--Stable interest rates and signs that the housing market may be leveling off have helped home and office furnishing stocks rebound from their own slump in recent months.

China’s BBDC Selling Flooring Business

Shanghai, China, March 2, 2007--Shanghai Baosteel Business Development Co. is putting its flooring business up for sale at the price of CNY 15 million on the Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange.