Today's Flooring News

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Solutia Facilities Return to Normal After Ivan

St. Louis, MO, October 11--Solutia Inc.'s three facilities that were impacted by Hurricane Ivan on Sept. 16-17 have returned to normal operations.

Hardware Manufacturers Association Cancels Show

Schaumburg, IL, October 8--The American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) canceled its show for next year.

Shaw Regional Events Focused on Retailer Profitabi

Dalton, GA, October 6 - Shaw Industries has announced its schedule of regional shows to be held in January and February of 2005.

Columbia Flooring Holds Distributor Council

Danville, VA, October 5 - Columbia Flooring invited representatives from distributors located in six North American markets to attend its first-ever Distributor Council meeting, held in Danville September 14-15.

Tarkett Wood Names Regional Sales Manager

Johnson City, TN September 21, 2004 -- Bob McDonnell has joined Tarkett Wood as a regional sales manager.

Malette Temporarily Closes Two Canadian Plants

Montreal, Quebes, November 10, 2006--Malette Industries Inc. is temporary shutting down both the Chambly and East-Farnham flooring plants.

Home Improvement Earnings Seen Down in 3Q

Charlotte, NC, November 10, 2006--On the heels of disappointing results from several of their suppliers, Home Depot Inc. and Lowe's Cos. are expected to report weakening demand for home-improvement supplies when they post third-quarter earnings starti

Forbo May Finance Acquisitions With its Share

Zurich, Switzerland, August 9, 2006—According to a report from AFX News, Swiss industrial group Forbo Holding AG is seeking acquisitions and may finance any future deals with its own shares.

Mannington Commercial Intros Corporate Collection

Calhoun, GA, August 9, 2006--Mannlngton Commercial introduces the Corporate Collection featuring three new broadloom carpets, Executive Suite, Boardroom, and Front Office.

Floor & Décor Opens in Glendale Arizona

Glendale, AZ, November 16--Floor and Décor Outlets of America will open its first Arizona store on Bell Road, Glendale's main retail artery according to the Arizona Republic.