Today's Flooring News

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NAM Applauds G-7 on China's Currency

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today expressed appreciation for the fact that the G-7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors agreed China needs to allow faster appreciation of its currency.

Gracewood Design Honored by Magazine

San Francisco, CA, April 24, 2006--Ken Forcier and Gwen Jones of Gracewood Design in San Francisco, CA, rank as some of the top traditional artisans in America, according to a panel of 18 experts.

USGBC Partners with Greenlight Strategies

Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council announced that it has partnered with Greenlight Strategies to make the company's popular ecologic3 software package available to USGBC members at a reduced price.

Existing-Home Sales Up in March

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--Sales of existing homes edged up in March following a strong rebound in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.

British Firm Adds Wool Color Without Dye

Worcestershire, England, April 25, 2006--Concept Manufacturing has increased their 'Jacob by Design' natural carpet range with the blending of wool breeds to achieve different colors without adding dye.

NRF Opposes Cargo Scanning Bill

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Retail Federation urged a congressional committee to reject legislation that would require scanning of all cargo bound for U.S. ports.

Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Chain store sales in the week ended April 22, fell 0.2 percent, after rising 1.1 percent the previous week, according to the report produced by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC.

Pergo Opens Design Center in India

Chennai, India, April 25, 2006--Pergo India Pvt Ltd, the subsidiary of global leader in laminated flooring, Pergo of Sweden, is in the process of expanding its dealership network.

Mideast One of Fastest Growing Flooring Markets

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 24, 2006--International and regional flooring manufacturers are tipping the Middle East as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets with annual growth of around 15 percent in the coming decade.

IWT Tesoro Delays Annual Report Filing

Westport, CT, April 24, 2006--IWT Tesoro Corp. has been delayed filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.