Today's Flooring News

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Ruth Travis Elected IICRC President

Vancouver, WA, September 29, 2006--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (www.iicrc.org) elected its 2007 Executive Committee during its Board of Directors’ meeting on September 26, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Jobless Claims Off Last Week

Washington, DC. September 28, 2006--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 6,000 in the latest week, sinking to 316,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Sino-Forest Opening Flooring Facility in China

Toronto, Ontario, September 28, 2006--Sino-Forest Corporation, a leading commercial forestry plantation operator in China, today announced the opening of its engineered wood flooring manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China.

ASCR Conference Targets Market Leadership

Columbia, MD, September 27, 2006 – Diversification and maximizing market share will be the major topics of discussion at the restoration conference sponsored by the Association of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration (ASCR).

Indiana Carpet Outlet Closes

Losantville, IN, September 26, 2006--A longtime East Central Indiana carpet store, the Big Losantville Carpet Outlet -- a longtime fixture along U.S. 35 southeast of Muncie -- closed earlier this month.

Study: Internet Finding Few Newcomers in 2006

Dallas, TX, September 26, 2006--A new study from Parks Associates has found few new households willing to subscribe to Internet services, which will limit 2006 growth in overall Internet penetration to one percent, rising from 63% to 64% by year’s end.

BR-111 Debuts Triângulo at New York Fashion Week

Miami, FL, September 15, 2006--BR-111 Exotic Hardwood Flooring announces that its popular Triângulo Engineered flooring was featured on the fashion runway at the Metropolitan Pavilion’s New York Fashion Week Style Lounge for the unveiling of the b. michae

Wellman to Restructure Its U.S. Fiber Operations

Shrewsbury, NJ, September 26, 2006—Wellman announced plans to restructure its U.S. fiber operations which are intended to improve its operating results, reduce working capital and lower overall debt.

China Chain Eyes Home Depot for Inspiration

Beijing, China, September 25, 2006--The Chinese delegation had traveled halfway around the world to visit the U.S. stores of American giant Home Depot, but it was hardly love at first sight.