Today's Flooring News

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Burlington Seeks More Time to Assemble Chap 11 Pla

Greensboro, NC, June 3--Burlington Industries Inc. has made progress in its Chapter 11 case, but the clothing company still needs more time to stitch together a modified reorganization plan.

Mohawk Opts Out of Surfaces 2004

Dalton, GA, June 3—Mohawk has announced that it will not exhibit at Surfaces 2004, and, in response to dealer requests, will instead focus on expanding its regional dealer product launch meetings.

Vinyl Flooring Industry Withdraws NY Green Challen

Albany, NY, June 3--The vinyl flooring industry has withdrawn a lawsuit challenging New York's green building regulations. Vinyl is not listed as a "green" building material, according the Albany Business Review.

U.S. Seeking Martha Stewart Indictment

New York, NY, June 3--Federal prosecutors are seeking a criminal indictment against Martha Stewart ``in the near future,'' her media company said Tuesday.

Sweden Opens Consulate in Raleigh

Raleigh, NC, June 2--Sweden's new Raleigh, North Carolina based consulate will offer traditional consular services as well as promote economic cooperation, trade and investments and cultural exchange programs between the Carolinas and Sweden.

Cone Mills May Bid for Burlington's Denim

New York, NY, June 2--Cone Mills Corp. , the world's largest maker of denim fabrics, is considering a bid for the denim-making assets of bankrupt Burlington Industries in a move to expand further, people familiar with the plan said on

Merger's Demise Dashes $36M Pergo Garner Proje

Raleigh, NC, June 2--Plans for a $36 million expansion by Raleigh-based Pergo Inc. of its Garner manufacturing facility have been thrown into limbo after the flooring company's planned merger with Kennesaw, Ga.-based Witex Inc. collapsed for lack of f

Judge Denies Plea to Halt Armstrong's Asbestos

Wilmington, DE, June 2---A bankruptcy judge here decided Friday to let Armstrong World Industries keep progressing toward its own solution to its asbestos woes, rather than wait and see if Congress creates one.

Amid Criticism, Home Depot Directors Re-elected

Chicago, IL, June 2--Shareholders of Home Depot Inc. on Friday reelected all of the retailer's directors, but some had urged votes against co-founder Kenneth Langone because of concerns about board independence.

DuPont Boosts Bid For DuPont Canada

Wilmington, DE, June 2-—E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. has increased its offer for the rest of DuPont Canada Inc. to C$21.75 a share from C$ 21.00.