Today's Flooring News

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Interest Hikes Halted on Economy Worries

Washington, DC, August 29, 2006--Worries about short-term damage to the economy led Federal Reserve policymakers at their August meeting to halt a more than two-year-old interest rate-raising campaign.

Pergo Nets Laminate Orders in India

Mumbai, India, August 27, 2006--Pergo, a Swedish brand of floor laminates, has bagged orders from DLF-West end Heights, Gurgaon, and NIHO Construction-Scottish Gardens, New Delhi.

BonaKemi USA Offers Spanish Tech Support

Aurora, CO, August 28, 2006--BonaKemi USA, a leader in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, announced the addition of Spanish/English services to its technical support line.

Canada Leading Indicator Up

Ottawa, Ontario, August 23, 2006--Canada's composite leading indicator rose 0.2 percent in July as expected, the lowest monthly increase so far this year.

Architecture Billings Index Rebounds

Washington, DC, August 23, 2006--A modest increase in the July Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of nonresidential construction activity, counters the previous two months that showed slightly negative scores.

International Design Guild Recognizes Key Members

Manchester, NH, August 23, 2006--Members of International Design Guild, an alliance of luxury floor covering showrooms, met for a 3-day Global Summit and Convention at The Adam’s Mark hotel in Denver.

Congoleum Enhances Higher-End Plank Resilient

Mercerville, NJ August 21, 2006--In keeping with emerging consumer tastes, Congoleum has enhanced the entire line of its popular Forum Plank luxury tile wood series and simultaneously broadened the collection.