Today's Flooring News

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Mannington Denies Metroflor Patent Claim

Salem, NJ, Oct. 10, 2008--Mannington says its Adura LocnGo flooring does not infringe on Metroflor's patent, despite Metroflor's claims.

Hakatai Joins U.S. Green Building Council

Ashland, OR, Oct. 10, 2008--Hakatai said it is now a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, sponsor of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification program.

Consumer Borrowing Tanks as Credit Market Freezes

Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2008--Consumer borrowing unexpectedly fell in August by the most on record as banks shut off access to loans, a report from the Federal Reserve showed.

Välinge Signs Brazilian Wood Flooring Firm

Viken, Sweden, Oct. 9, 2008--Välinge Innovation has signed a global license agreement with Triangulo Pisos e Paineis LTDA for use of its locking system.

Initial Jobless Claims Fall But Still Too High

Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2008--Initial jobless claims for unemployment benefits dropped last week from a seven-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, though they remain at elevated levels that indicate recession.

Amtico Resilient in New James Bond Movie

Coventry, UK, Oct. 9, 2008--Resilient flooring manufacturer Amtico International has supplied flooring for the new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace, according to the Birmingham Post.

Consumer Confidence Plunges Along With Wall Street

New York, NY, Oct. 9, 2008--The implosion of Wall Street and the spreading economic crisis have taken a heavy toll on consumers, driving their confidence back down after a brief rally the past two months.

Metroflor Says It's Suing Mannington Over Patent

Darien, CT, Oct. 8, 2008--Metroflor Corp. said that on Oct. 1 it filed a lawsuit against Mannington Mills Inc. in the U.S. District Court ffor patent infringement.

Pending Home Sales Surge on Rates, Low Prices

Washington, DC, Oct. 8, 2008--Pending home sales activity surged as buyers took advantage of low home prices and affordable interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Fed, Europe, Coordinate on Emergency Rate Cut

Washington, DC, Oct. 8, 2008--The Federal Reserve, along with other global central banking authorities, cut a key U.S. interest rate by half a percentage point Wednesday.