Today's Flooring News

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Asbestos Victims Launch Ad Campaign

Washington, DC, June 19--Asbestos victims and consumer and environmental groups unveiled a multi-state television ad campaign against a bill to curb asbestos claims on Wednesday as the proposal neared Senate committee action.

Leggett & Platt Lowers Outlook

St. Louis, MO, June 19--Lower sales, continued high energy costs and a weaker U.S. dollar are just some of the reasons that Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) lowered its second-quarter and full-year forecasts, Chairman and Chief Executive Felix Wright said.

Furniture Makers Group Working On Marketing Campai

High Point, NC, June 18--The American Furniture Manufacturers Association board of directors Monday announced its intention to explore an advertising campaign to increase demand for home furnishings products.

DuPont Lands Arbitration Award

Greensboro, NC, June 18--An arbitration panel awarded about $16 million in damages to DuPont Co. in its arbitration case with Unifi Inc. over their manufacturing alliance, Unifi said.

Shaw Debuts New Commercial Lines

Dalton, GA, June 17--Shaw S|C, a leader in carpet design and sustainability, is proud to bring three innovative lines to the floor covering industry.

DuPont Successfully Completes Tender Offer

Wilmington, DE, June 17—DuPont today announced that DCI Acquisition Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, has successfully completed the tender offer for all the class A common shares, Series 1 of DuPont Canada, not owned by DuPont or its affiliates.

Pergo Unsure About Expansion Plans

Garner, NC, June 17--Swedish floor maker Pergo is still considering increasing its U.S. manufacturing capacity despite the recent collapse of its plans to take over a rival, but whether that will lead to an expansion of its Garner plant remains a question

Builder Confidence Rises

Washington, DC, June 16--Indicating that the lowest mortgage rates in nearly half a century are providing solid motivation for home buyers, builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes rose strongly in June to pre-war levels, the National