Today's Flooring News

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Planners Push Green Real Estate Development

New York, NY, Apr. 26--Widespread use of green and sustainable real estate development hinges on convincing the land use industry that applying the practices makes sound business sense, from energy savings to added property value.

Invista Sells $675 Million Bond

London, England, Apr. 26--U.S. fiber manufacturer Invista priced a larger than expected $675 million high-yield bond on Friday, dropping a planned euro-denominated tranche, a banking source said on Monday.

Martha Stewart, Kmart Amend Deal

Troy, MI & New York, NY, Apr. 26--Kmart and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia announced today that the companies have reached an agreement.

Amtico Names New CEO

Coventry, England, Apr. 23--Amtico International has named David Motyl as its new CEO, replacing the retired Mary Docker.

Formosa PVC Plant Explodes, Killing Four

Illiopolis, IL, Apr. 25--An explosion at a plastics manufacturing plant jolted this central Illinois town, killing four workers, critically injuring two others and forcing the evacuation of the entire community.

Pergo Gets New CFO

Trelleborg, Sweden, Apr. 26--Pergo AB has announced that Staffan Söderqvist will take up the position as Sr VP Finance and CFO at Pergo. The preliminary starting date will be in either June or July.

Honeywell Adds Recycled Content to its Zeftron Com

Dalton, GA, Apr. 26--Honeywell announced the launch of a new environmental initiative in which Zeftron-branded products bearing the Enviro6ix logo are guaranteed to contain a minimum of 25 percent recycled content.

Massachusetts Retailer Stresses Customer Service

Sudbury, MA, Apr. 26--One of the biggest misconceptions in the flooring business, according to Tracey Marinucci of Only Flooring Inc., is that the untrained husband can install the floor himself as a weekend project.

Senate Blocks Asbestos Fund Proposal

Washington, DC, Apr. 23--The Senate on Thursday blocked a proposal to create a multibillion-dollar fund that would have made payments to thousands of people suffering from asbestos-related ailments.