Today's Flooring News

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RFMS Intros B2B and 3D Estimating Software

Tuscaloosa, AL, March 31, 2006—Floor covering industry software provider RFMS, Inc., has announced the addition of Measure Simple to its suite of software products.

ASCR Presents Phoenix Award to Rolyn Construction

Columbia, MD, March 31, 2006--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) has presented its highest honor for innovation in restoration to Rolyn Construction Corp., of Rockville, Md.

Sears Launches Spring Marketing Campaign

Hoffman Estates, IL, March 31, 2006--Sears has launched this spring by a fully integrated marketing campaign: Spring Changes Everything.

Report: Propex Details Stanczak's Severance

Atlanta, GA, March 30, 2006--Propex Fabrics, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, is giving its former CEO a severance deal worth up to $1.7 million.

4Q GDP Revised Up to 1.7%

Washington, DC, March 30, 2006--The economy was slightly stronger in the fourth quarter than previously thought. Gross domestic product grew at a 1.7%.

FieldTurf Tarkett Starts Basketball Court Division

Montreal, Quebec, March 30, 2006--Artificial turf producer FieldTurf Tarkett said it plans to design, manufacture and market a new line of basketball courts.

Ciba Intros Total Solution for Carpet Jet Printing

Basel, Switzerland, March 30, 2006--Ciba Specialty Chemicals has launched the first?ever total solution for carpet printing on ChromoJet equipment.

Patti Stasiak, President All American Wood Registe

Wonder Lake, IL, March 30, 2006--Tom Stasiak, vice president of All American Wood Register Co., manufacturer of premium quality wood vents and registers, announced today the loss of his wife and business partner, Patti Stasiak.

Help-Wanted Ad Index Edges Up

New York, NY, March 30, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – rose one point in February.

ASCR Backs Colorado House Bill 06-1006

Columbia, Maryland, March 29, 2006--At its recent meeting in Savannah, Ga., the board of directors