Today's Flooring News

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Collins & Aikman Audit Committee Retains Counsel

Troy, MI, March 25—-Automobile carpet and interiors company Collins & Aikman Corp. said its Audit Committee has retained independent counsel to assist it in its investigation of the company's accounting for certain supplier rebates.

New Hardwood Plant Planned in Virginia

Richmond, VA, March 25--The governor's office announced that Designer Wood Tile and Finishing will invest $4.2 million in a factory in southwest Virginia that will produce pre-finished hardwood flooring.

Hardwood Veteran Opens Outlet in Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY, March 24--It sounds like an old Chinese proverb, but the reality could be thousands of dollars in repair or replacement costs for your premium Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring.

Durable Goods Orders Up 0.3%

Washington, DC, March 24—-Orders for durable goods rose 0.3 percent in February, according to the Commerce Department. Economists had forecast an increase in February of 1 percent.

NAFCD Management Conference Begins May 13

Chicago, March 24--The NAFCD Management Conference, "Business Theory Put into Practical Action," will be held May 13-15, 2005, on The Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio.

Schneider Returns as CEO at Forbo

Zurich, March 24—-Forbo shareholders approved rule changes at an extraordinary General Assembly of Forbo Holding AG held in Zurich today.

Sears, Kmart Deal Set for Clearance

Hoffman Estates, IL, March 24—-The pairing of rivals Sears and Kmart in their $11 billion merger is poised for final clearance today, four months after the proposal engineered by Kmart Chairman Edward Lampert was unveiled.