Today's Flooring News

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Bonsal Makes Changes To Management Team

Charlotte, NC, Oct. 14, 2008--Bonsal American Inc., one of the largest producers of packaged building material products in the U.S., has added a new position to its leadership team and has promoted two other members.

Carpet One Members Name Shaw Rug Best Overall

Dalton, GA, Oct. 13, 2008--Carpet One Floor & Home members named “The Chosen One” from Shaw Living’s Global Traditions collection as the best overall area rug during the organization's summer convention in Nashville.

Phillipines Pursuing Revival of Bamboo Industry

Manilla, Phillipines, Oct. 13, 2008--The Laguna Lake Development Authority is leading an effort to revive the local bamboo industry, which promises to provide millions of dollars in export revenues.

Small Homebuilders Taking on Remodeling Work

Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 2008--Contractors are bending over backward — even for small jobs like bathroom renovations and cabinetry — as the housing slump infects the remodeling industry. That gives homeowners the upper hand in price negotiations.

Tarkett Denies Unilin's Patent Claims

Tarkett Denies Unilin's Patent Claims

Cleveland, OH, Oct. 9, 2008--Tarkett Inc. said that its laminate flooring does not infringe on Unilin patents, contrary to recent litigation brought by Unilin against Tarkett Inc., Clarion Boards Inc., Clarion Laminates LLC and AT Clarion Group LLC.