Today's Flooring News

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Faus Adds CDS as Distributor

Calhoun, GA, May 24, 2011--Faus has added CDS, Inc. of Lincoln, Rhode Island as a distributor.

Engineered Wood Antidumping Tariff Announced

(May 20, 2011)The Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determination in the antidumping investigation of imports of engineered wood flooring from China. The rates range from 0 (zero) percent to 82.65%

Manufacturing Growth Slows but Continues

Washington, DC, May 23, 2011--While manufacturing continues to expand, several measures released last week indicate that overall growth has slowed, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.

NWFA's Korczak Speeds up Retirement Plan

St. Louis, MO, May 23, 2011--National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) executive director/CEO Ed Korczak has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

Teragren Announces Photo Contest Winners

Bainbridge Island, WA, May 23, 2011--Teragren announced the winners of the company’s photo contest for 2011.

CRI Adds to Its Seal of Approval Program

Dalton, GA, May, 23, 2011--The Carpet & Rug Institute's Seal of Approval program has added 16 vacuums and one new cleaning system.

F. Schumacher Appoints Puschel Chairman

New York, NY, May 23, 2011--Gerald W. Puschel was appointed as chairman of the board for F. Schumacher & Company on May 19.

Gardner Picks Up Western Carpet's Lines

East Hanover, NJ, May 23, 2011--Gardner Industries, Inc. has expanded its product offering in the wake of Western Carpet's closing.

Manufacturing Summit Focuses on Energy

Dalton, GA, May 20, 2011--The 2011 Manufacturing Summit was held yesterday at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton.

Capri Cork Products Earn FloorScore Certification

Lancaster, PA, May 20, 2011--Capri cork has earned FloorScore indoor air quality certification for its Mediterra Cork Collection from Scientific Certification Systems.