Today's Flooring News

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BP Looking to Sell Fabrics & Fibers Division

London, UK, Apr. 5--BP said that it is moving to a twin-track strategy and management approach for its petrochemicals segment, and that it intends to sell its Fabrics and Fibers division. BP will now approach aromatics and acetyls differently from olefins

Pergo Wins in the Supreme Court

Trelleborg, Sweden, Apr. 2--The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Pergo in the copyright case, initiated by Välinge Innovation AB.

Columbia Flooring Acquires Tennessee Manufacturer

Danville, VA, Apr. 1--Columbia Flooring today announced that it has completed the acquisition of McMinnville Manufacturing Company, a producer of unfinished solid hardwood flooring located in McMinnville, TN.

WFCA Holds 4th Annual National Consumer Contest

Anaheim, CA, Apr. 1--To build consumer excitement about floorcoverings and the 4th annual National Floor Covering Month (NFCM) in April 2004, the WFCA co-sponsored five Look Down For a Change National Consumer contests.

Coverings Attendance Up 10%

Alexandria, VA, Apr. 1--Coverings announced that the total number of registered attendees for the 2004 show recently held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, was 29,453.

Floors 2 Go Now Public

London, UK, Apr. 1--Floors 2 Go announces Thursday its flotation on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM") via an accelerated IPO.