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Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.

Manufacturing Slows

Tempe, AZ, Oct. 2—U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in September after seven straight months of growth, suggesting a nascent rebound has stalled.

Pergo Signs License Agreements

Trelleborg, Sweden, Oct. 8—Pergo has signed license agreements with three laminate producers: Kaindl, Kronospan and Kronotex.

Unemployment Down A Little

Washington, DC, Oct. 4—According to the Labor Department, the nation’s unemployment fell to 5.6% of the labor force in September as the struggling economy produced more than enough new jobs to offset payroll cutting by businesses.

Foamex Terminates GFI Cushion Deal

Linwood, PA, Oct. 4—Foamex International’s deal with Leggett & Platt for the sale of Foamex’s GFI carpet cushion business have been terminated.

Armstrong Looks To Refinance

Lancaster, PA, Oct. 8—Armstrong World Industries has filed papers with the court handling its almost two year old Chapter 11.

Assistant Broker Pleads Guilty

New York, NY, Oct. 3—The brokerage assistant involved in alleged insider trading by Martha Stewart has cut a deal with prosecutors, pleading guilty to a misdemeanor yesterday—a move that could spell further trouble for her.

Construction Spending Drops

Washington, DC, Oct. 2—Construction spending dropped by 0.4% in August led by cutbacks in private builders'''' projects including offices, industrial complexes and hotels, according to reports from the Commerce Department.

Retail Sales Off In September

(Washington, DC, Oct. 11) Consumers cut back on their spending in September, driving down sales at the nation''s retailers by 1.2%.

Schilling To Head Tandus

(Dalton, GA, Oct. 10) Tandus Group has strengthened its senior management team with the transition of Lee Schilling.