Today's Flooring News

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Report: Small Business Signals Slower Growth

Washington, DC, October 10, 2006--Small business hopes rebounded in September as the National Federation of Independent Business Small-Business Optimism Index rose 3.5 points to a more normal level of 99.4.

CRI Certifies Two New Solutions for Seal of Approv

Dalton, GA, October 9, 2006--A spot-remover and a prespray are the latest two products to join the CRI Seal of Approval family as word continues to spread that some carpet manufacturers have made a decision to tie carpet warranties to the use of CRI SOA-a

Horner Flooring Strike Ends

Dollar Bay, MI, October 8, 2006--One month after union members at Horner Flooring went on strike in a contract dispute, they are going back to their jobs.

Chinafloors Partners up with Valinge

Shanghai, China, October 6, 2006--Välinge Innovation AB has recently signed a license agreement in China with Chinafloors Timber Shanghai Ltd. The agreement covers glue free laminate flooring as well as wood flooring.

Kronospan May Get €35M Loan for Polish Facility

Menznau, Switzerland, October 6, 2006---The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) could organize a syndicated loan totaling 35 million euros for the development of woodworking production at Poland's Kronospan plant.

"Good Morning Carpet One" On Air

Manchester, NH, October 4, 2006--Heartwood Media, a Manchester, NH video production company was asked by CCA Global Partners to produce a morning talk-show style training program that educates their Carpet One members about the Less Carpet brand.

Topps Tiles Earnings Improving

London, England, October 3, 2006--Ceramic tile and wood-flooring specialist Topps Tiles said on Tuesday it has seen some improvement in earnings after it expected slightly lower year underlying profit and like-for-like revenues.

Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, October 3, 2006--Chain store sales for the week ended Sept. 30 rose 3.3% compared to the same period a year ago, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.

Survey: Young People Entering Workforce Lack Skill

New York, NY, October 3, 2006--As the baby boom generation slowly exits the U.S. workplace, a new survey of leaders from a consortium of business research organizations finds the incoming generation sorely lacking in much needed workplace skills.