Classen Suing Shaw, Valinge, Carpet One
Dallas, TX, Jan. 19, 2010--W. Classen GmbH and Akzenta Paneele + Profile GmbH are suing Shaw Industries, Valinge, and Carpet One Floor & Home for patent infringement.
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NALFA, CFI Team on Certification
Kansas City, MO, Jan. 19, 2010--NALFA and the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association have joined to promote installation professionalism through education at the Lowe’s training workshops.
HFP Long Floor Gets FSC Certification
Raleigh, NC, Jan. 19, 2010--Horizon Forest Products Long Floor said it has recently received a Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification.
Karndean International Adds Midwest Distributor
Export, PA, Jan. 19, 2010--Karndean International has added a new distributor in the southern part of the Midwest, Self’s Inc.
Tile of Spain Names Tour Contest Winners
Valencia, Spain, Jan. 19, 2010--Tile of Spain has chosen the winners of its Reign in Spain A&D Tour.
NWFA Beginning Environmental Craftsmanship Award
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 18, 2010--The National Wood Flooring Association said it is introducing a new Environmental Craftsmanship Award.
Brazilian Firm Making Tile Out of PET Bottles
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 18, 2010--A Brazilian engineer has figured out how to create tile using the plastic from PET bottles.
America's Magnificent Carpet Awards Presented
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 18, 2010—The America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards were presented at the close of the winter rug market in Atlanta.
IMF Head Says Global Recovery Charging Ahead
Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 18, 2010--The global recovery is speeding ahead faster and stronger than expected, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Higher in December
Ann Arbor, MI, Jan. 18, 2010--Consumer sentiment edged higher in late December, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.