Today's Flooring News

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Brintons Says Hospitality Customers Getting Green

Las Vegas, NV, Aug.14, 2008--Brintons is championing efforts to expand eco-friendly practices in the commercial design community.

Initial Jobless Claims Show Stressed Labor Market

Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2008--Initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 last week but remained at levels that show labor markets under pressure, acording to the Labor Department.

Formica Flooring Adds Michigan Distributor

Barnwell, SC, Aug. 14, 2008 – Formica Flooring has added Bishop Distributing of Grand Rapids, Mich., to its distribution network.

Brintons Names Ohio Rep, New Florida Sales Exec

Atlanta, GA, Aug. 14, 2008--Brintons has appointed Gepfert & Associates to represent Brintons in Ohio.

British Builder Market Conditions Sound Familiar

London, England, Aug. 14, 2008--British construction firm Bellway PLC said sales contracts for the second half of its financial year had been cut by 45 percent compared to the same time last year.

Mid America Tile Moves to Merchandise Mart

Chicago, IL, Aug. 14, 2008--Mid-America Tile has moved to the Chicago Tile Institute in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.

Mapei Adhesives Used in Olympic Venues

Milan, Italy, Aug. 14, 2008--Mapei's products are again being used in the Olympics.

Mortgage Applications Down From Last Week

Washington, DC, Aug. 13, 2008--Mortgage application volume was down a seasonally adjusted 1.5 percent from the previous week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Wednesday.

Masland Opens Las Vegas Showroom

Mobile, AL, Aug. 13, 2008--Masland Carpets and Rugs has opened a permanent showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center.

Remodeling Activity Sluggish, Smaller Jobs on Rise

Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2008 -Residential Remodeling activity remained sluggish during the second quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index (RMI).