1,200 Plus Exhibitors Expected at Coverings 2006
Alexandria, VA, February 8, 2006--The tile and stone industry is in high-octane mode as Coverings 2006 quickly approaches.
Today's Flooring News
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Foamex Giving Retention Bonuses
Linwood, PA, February 8, 2006--Seventy-seven executives and key employees of Foamex International Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection Sept. 19, are splitting $4.3 million in retention bonuses.
Columbia Announces Manufacturing Appointments
Danville, VA, February 8, 2006--Columbia Flooring today announced two new managerial appointments within the company's manufacturing organization.
Senate Votes to Go Forward on Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, February 8, 2006--The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to consider a bill to halt asbestos lawsuits and create a $140 billion fund for people suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
Canada Housing Starts Up 6.6%
Toronto, Ontario, February 8, 2006--New home construction started the year on a strong note, up 6.6 percent in January, but the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said higher mortgage rates will cause building activity to moderate this year.
Stanton, Rodeo and Tisca Win Wools of New Zealand
Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2006--Surfaces 2006 proved to be a tremendous success for the 31 brand partners showing in the Wools of New Zealand area.
Milliken Launches Trees for All Initiative
LaGrange, GA, February 8, 2006--Milliken & Company, an international carbon negative manufacturer, has demonstrated its passion for stewardship for more than a century.
Fine Living: 2026, Featured at L.A.DesignWeek
Los Angeles, February 8, 2006--Fine Living: 2026, the premiere case study installation of L.A.DesignWeek (2006), is set to feature a select mix of innovative and internationally recognized brands that will articulate a provocative vision of tomorrow’s liv
NAHB Announces 2006 Pillars of the Industry Finali
Washington, DC, February 8, 2006 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today announced the finalists for its 2006 Pillars of the Industry Awards.
Senate to Vote Today on Asbestos Bill Debate
Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--The Senate set a vote for Tuesday on whether to consider a bill to halt asbestos lawsuits as senators hurled verbal brickbats over the legislation and the intense lobbying it has engendered.