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New York, Nov. 13-- New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's legal fight to keep vinyl flooring from being considered a "green" building material has been recognized by one of the state's largest environmental groups.
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 13--It's not a new story. Nor is it a new case. But lawyers are bringing fresh claims for millions of dollars against Solutia Inc. and Monsanto.
Sumter County, AL, Nov. 13--Mannington Wood Floors has made a major renovation to Sumter County High School possible, according to the Sumter County Journal-Record.
Auckland, NZ, Nov. 13--Feltex Carpets Limited has almost doubled production capacity.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 12--C&A Floorcoverings, a Tandus company, announced that it has earned Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification for its entire line of ER3(R) modular carpet and ER3(R) six-foot structured back broadloom.
Danville, VA, Nov. 12--Columbia Flooring today announced the company's hardwood and laminate flooring products have been selected by Abbey Carpet, Floors To Go and The Floor Club stores.
Mercerville, NJ, Nov. 11--Congoleum Corporation today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30.
Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 11--Chemical and drug maker Bayer AG plans to spin off its industrial chemical division and part of its polymers division by early 2005 in an effort to strengthen its remaining businesses.
Manchester, NH, Nov. 11--Bill Snowdon has joined Flooring America as its Director of Hard Surfaces, a newly created position.
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 11--Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced that it completed the acquisition of Lees Carpet for approximately $346 million.