Carpet One Continues Support for Toys for Tots
Manchester, NH, November 21, 2005--As video games, television and the Internet become more and more popular among young children, teaching kids to read and enjoy literature is increasingly important.
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Leading Indicators Rebound After the Hurricanes
New York, NY, November 21, 2005--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.9 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent, and the lagging index increased 0.8 percent in October.
Universal’s Bio-Based Backing Continues to Wow the
Dalton, GA, November 21, 2005--BioCel, the award-winning, environmentally sensitive polyurethane backing for carpets and artificial turf, continues to win both accolades from the sustainable design community and market acceptance from manufacturers.
Mannington Commercial Introduces New Slip Retardan
Calhoun, GA, November 21, 2005--Mannington Commercial introduces the new slip retardant resilient tile, SafeWalks.
Study Questioning Asbestos Bill Criticized at Sena
Washington, DC, November 18, 2005--A study that said a proposed $140 billion asbestos victims' compensation fund would quickly run out of money came in for criticism at a U.S. Senate hearing on Thursday.
Fire Destroys New York Flooring Business
Monsey, NY, November 18, 2005--Investigators have searched the rubble of a flooring business looking for what caused the fire that destroyed the building.
Greenbuild Draws Nearly 10,000, Focuses on Process
Washington, DC, November 18, 2005--Last week Greenbuild, the annual conference of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), drew nearly 10,000 people and 600 exhibitors to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Catalina Wood Flooring Report Reflects Arc of Hous
Boca Raton, FL, November 18, 2005--According to Catalina Research, U.S. sales of wood flooring are forecast to increase at a 5.7% compound annual rate through 2010 to 1.5 billion square feet. This reflects some slowing from the 2002 to 2005 housing boom.
StarNet Names Fred Williamson Director of Special
Ridgefield, CT, November 18, 2005---Lori Dowling announced that Fred Williamson has been appointed to director of special projects for StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative.
Unilin Files New Lawsuit against Roysol in France
Wielsbeke, Belgium, November 18, 2005 – On November 16, 2005 Unilin issued proceedings against French company Roysol for infringement of Unilin’s patent EP 1 024 234. These proceedings were brought before the ‘Tribunal de Grande Instance’ in Paris, Franc