Today's Flooring News

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Honeywell Receives EPA Award

Morris Township, NJ, February 7--Honeywell recently received the Landfill Methane Outreach Program Project of the Year award for 2004 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an innovative landfill gas recovery initiative.

Expo Pakistan Not Up to Expectations

Karachi, Pakistan, February 7--The Expo Pakistan did not come up to the expectations of the exporters of carpets, pharmaceuticals and surgical instruments.

Sound Seal Launches SoundEater

Agawam, MA, February 4--Sound Seal, the leader in sound control products for over 25 years, proudly introduces SoundEater acoustical floor underlayment.

Marshall Field's Launches New Luxury Rug Colle

Chicago, IL, February 4--Marshall Field's plans to bring a new luxury rug collection to the Oriental Rug Gallery at its State Street store in Chicago. Tapis Gallery, which opens on Feb. 9, will feature Marshall Field's most luxurious collection of

Xpress 4Q Earnings More Than Double

Chattanooga, TN, February 4-- Trucking and freight company U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the fourth quarter on stronger freight demand and an increase in per mile rates.

Sherwin-Williams 4Q Earnings Up 16.5%

Cleveland, OH, February 4--Paintmaker and retailer Sherwin-Williams reported earnings in the fourth quarter that increased 16.5 percent on sales increases and recent acquisitions.

Bane-Clene Celebrates 43 Years

Indianapolis, IN, February 4—-Bane-Clene is celebrating its 43rd anniversary today. On this date in 1962, Bill Bane, Jr. started a part-time office cleaning business, earning $10.00 by cleaning a local doctor's office.

Carpetright CEO Buys 76,000 Shares

Rainham, England, February 4--British carpet and flooring retailer Carpetright said its founder, chairman and chief executive Lord Harris of Peckham yesterday bought 76,000 of its shares at an average price of 11.046 stg per share.