US Patent Office Issues “Snap” Patent to Unilin
Wielsbeke, Belgium, May 10, 2006 – The United States Patent Office issued a patent to Unilin for glueless systems for HDF-based flooring panels that allow the panels to be snapped (or tapped) together.
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Beaulieu Offers Hollytex U.P. Service Guarantee
Dalton, GA, May 10, 2006--Beaulieu of America announced a new service policy on Hollytex Ultimate Performance.
Federated Posts 1Q Loss
Cincinnati, OH, May 10, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc., reported a loss of $52 million, or $0.19 per share for the first quarter.
More Than 1,300 Builders Converge On Capitol Hill
Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--More than 1,300 builders from across the country are holding nearly 400 meetings today with their representatives and senators to urge them to increase housing opportunities for all Americans.
Fed Expected to Raise Rates Today
Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--Federal Reserve policy-makers began a meeting on Wednesday that economists expect will yield a 16th straight interest-rate hike but also may signal that future increases are less certain.
Unilin Grants New Click Flooring Licenses
Wielsbeke, Belgium, May 2006--On May 8, 2006, BuildDirect, one of Canada’s largest online wholesalers of building materials, based in Vancouver, entered into a license agreement with Flooring Industries, a unit of Unilin.
Beaulieu Announces 2007 Dealer Elite Italian and F
Dalton, GA, May 10, 2006--Beaulieu of America is planning yet another journey retailers will once again talk about for years to come.
Registration Opens for July Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, May 9, 2006--Professionals planning to attend the third installment of Las Vegas Market this July can register on-line to receive their badge before the show.
Small-Business Optimism Up in April
Washington, DC, May 9, 2006--Small-business optimism rose last month, reversing March’s slump by more than two points to 100.1 (1986=100) and returning to its historical levels, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends report.
Unifi Announces Proposed Offering
Greensboro, NC, May 9, 2006--Unifi said it plans to commence a private placement offering of $225 million of Senior Secured Notes due 2014.