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Efforts on Asbestos Bill - continued

continued - “This indicates that the long-awaited and necessary solution to the asbestos-litigation crisis is still within our grasp this year,” reads a statement from the Asbestos Alliance that is attributed to National Association of Manufacturers Exe

Tricycle to Host NeoCon Panel Discussion

Chicago, IL, May 31, 2006--Tricycle, Inc., has assembled a panel discussion for this year's NeoCon World's Trade Fair, featuring Pixar Animation Studios, LEED-CI founding chair Penny Bonda, and new carpet brand Nood Floorcovering.

Sears Expands Website

Hoffman Estates, LI, May 31, 2006—Sears today announced significant enhancements to sears.com in response to wide-ranging research.

CEO Economic Confidence Positive

San Diego, CA, May 31, 2006--Chief executives of small and mid-sized businesses say the overall U.S. economy continues to improve, but its torrid pace of growth will slow during the second half of 2006, according to the Vistage quarterly CEO survey, the V

ASID, Syracuse U. Release Guide for Design Grads

Washington, DC, May 31, 2006--the American Society of Interior Designers and the Center for Career Services at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., have released a new booklet, "Tips for Graduates Entering the Interior Design Profession: What Employers Ar

Costco’s 3Q Earnings Up

Issaquah, WA, May 31, 2006--Costco Wholesale Corp., reported third-quarter earnings that were up 12.3 percent, aided by higher sales and membership fees.

Fire Damages Indiana Retailer

Martinsville, IN, May 31, 2006--Quick work by Martinsville firefighters saved most of the building housing the Dalton Carpet Depot business at 310 West Morgan St. Monday afternoon.

Armstrong Calls for Installer Certification

Lancaster, PA, May 31, 2006--In an industry crowded with flooring options but lacking in trained installers, Armstrong Floor Products issues a call to experienced flooring installers to achieve recognition and professional benefits as an Armstrong Certifi

Berry Floor & B&Q Get Favorable Patent Ruling

Waregem, Belgium, May 31, 2006--The London Patents County Court has recently ruled in favour of Berry Floor and its customer B&Q in the courtcase that Unilin had started back in 2002 in the UK for patent infringement.

China Extends Anti-Dumping Probe on Laminate Overl

Bejing, China, May 30, 2006--The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Monday it would extend the anti-dumping investigation against wear resistant overlay, a critical component of laminate flooring, produced in the United States and the European Union, by si