Välinge Settles Another Patent Dispute
Viken, Sweden, March 19, 2010--Välinge has settled a patent dispute with Granite & Marble Expo Inc. and Granite Expo Installation Co.
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Floor Focus Announces Visions Design Winners
Chattanooga, TN, March 19, 2010--Floor Focus announced the winners of its first annual Visions Design Awards, which celebrate the dynamic integration of flooring and architecture.
UK Center Develops Greener Carpet Tile Adhesive
York, England, March 19, 2010--A new adhesive for use in carpet tiles that has been developed at the University of York could help dramatically reduce their impact on the environment, according to a story in AZoM.com.
DriTac Adhesive Gets CRI Certification
Clifton, NJ. March 19, 2010--DriTac Flooring Products said that DriTac 7500 Eco-Urethane wood flooring adhesive has been certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute for Indoor Air Quality.
UK Distributor Headlam Sees Profits Fall
London, England, March 19, 2010--Carpet and commercial flooring distributor Headlam Group saw its profits decline in 2009, noting that tough market conditions in the UK had improved but were still challenging.
Unilin Says Patent Portfolio Strengthened
Dallas, TX, March 18, 2010--Unilin said that its patent portfolio relating to glueless locking profiles in flooring was recently strengthened with 17 new U.S. patents and two new Chinese patents.
Leading Indicators Rise for 11th Month in February
Washington, DC, March 18, 2010--The index of leading economic indicators rose 0.1% in February, marking 11 consecutive gains, following an increase of 0.3% in January.
UFLOOR Adds Three New Distributors
Aurora, CO, March 18, 2010--UFLOOR Systems has added three new distributors.
Staticworx Product Gets Seal of Approval
Watertown, MA, March 18, 2010--Staticworx said that it latest generation of Staticworx EC Rubber recently received the Seal of Approval, awarded by ESD Journal.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Third Straight Week
Washington, DC, March 18, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 in the latest week, marking the third straight decline, according to the Labor Department.