Today's Flooring News

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CEOs Say They'll Spend, Hire More This Year

Washington, DC, June 14, 2011 -- More than half of CEOs from the nation's 200 largest companies say they expect to spend and hire more for the rest of the year.

Oriental Weavers Net Income Falls

Cairo, Egypt, June 14, 2011 -- Oriental Weavers, the world's biggest machine-woven carpet maker, reported a 15% drop in first-quarter net profit.

InterfaceFlor To Use 'Smartcells' in Flooring

LaGrange, GA, June 14, 2011 -- A flooring system that has been shown to help reduce fall-related injuries is about to make its way into the healthcare market after InterfaceFlor reached an agreement with Satech.

Massachusetts Firm Fined for Contractor Status

Boston, MA, June 14, 2011 -- An Allston-based flooring company has been ordered to pay $26,000 in fines for labor violations, according to Legal Newsline.

Connecticut Flooring Firm Expands

New Canaan, CT, June 14, 2011 -- Wilton-based Fashion Floor Covering and Tile is opening a branch in New Canaan.

Economists Say Time Needed More Than Stimulus

Washington, DC, June 14, 2011 -- Economists says the economy needs time more than anything else to heal.

Marijuana Seized in Tile Shipment from Mexico

Douglas, AZ, June 14, 2011 -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Douglas Port said they seized nearly 300 pounds of marijuana concealed in a case of ceramic tile on June 10.

Producer Prices Increase More Than Expected

Washington, DC, June 14, 2011 -- Producer prices rose more than expected in May, according to the Labor Department, but the rate of increases eased.

Best of NeoCon Winners Announced

Chicago, IL, June 13, 2011 -- NeoCon named the winners of its Best of NeoCon awards.

Oil Prices Fall on Saudi Production Report

New York, NY, June 13, 2011 -- Oil prices fell below $99 a barrel Monday in Asia after a report said Saudi Arabia plans to boost its crude production.