Today's Flooring News

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Asbestos Bill Backers Confident

Washington, DC, April 21—-Sponsors of the Senate asbestos bill have voiced confidence that the bill will attract enough support to advance to the Senate floor.

Linens 'n' Things Losses Widen in 1Q

Clinton, NJ, April 20--Linens 'n' Things Inc. reported a net loss in the first of $4.1 million, or $0.09 per share, compared with a loss of $1.1 million, or $0.02 per share, a year earlier.

StonExpo & Marmomacc Announce Endorsement Agreemen

Dallas, TX, April 20--Marmomacc, the world's largest exhibition in the natural stone industry, and StonExpo, the leading North American exhibition for the stone industry, have entered into a mutual endorsement agreement.

Honeywell 1Q Earnings Beat Expectations

Morris Township, NJ, April 20--Honeywell International Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that were better than expected, driven by strong performance across its operating segments.

March CPI Up 0.6%

Washington, DC, April 20—The Labor Department reported this morning that its consumer price index rose 0.6% in March and its core index rose 0.4%.

Next NOFMA Inspector School Set for August

Memphis, TN, April 20--NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association will offer its next NOFMA-Certified Wood Flooring Inspector school August 20-24, at the Holiday Inn Select, East Memphis.

ASCR Awards Recognize Editorial Excellence

Millersville, MD, April 20--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) recognized two of its members for their outstanding contributions to the Association’s monthly magazine.