Forbo Raising Prices in June on Linoleum, Vinyl
Hazleton, PA, April 27, 2010--Forbo Flooring Systems is increasing prices 3-6% on its linoleum, vinyl, and adhesive products, effective June 1.
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Roppe, Starnet Begin Recycling Partnership
Fostoria, OH, April 27, 2010--Roppe Corporation has a new strategic partnership with Starnet Worldwide, the Commercial Flooring Partnership, utilizing Roppe’s rubber recycling program called Impact.
Faus Group Signs Florida Distributor
Calhoun, GA, April 27, 2010--Faus Group has signed Century Flooring Distributors in Miami, Fla. to distribute Faus Floor products in South and North Central Florida.
Valinge Wins European Patent Office Ruling
Viken, Sweden, April 27, 2010--Välinge said it has won 14 patent victories at the European Patent Office.
Home Prices Up for First Time in Over Three Years
New York, NY, April 27, 2010--Home prices in February posted their first annual increase in more than three years, according to Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index.
Some Suddekor Products Get FSC Approval
Agawam, MA, April 27, 2010--Laminate paper supplier Süddekor LLC said it has recently earned chain of custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council for some of its products.
DuPont More Than Doubles Q1 Earnings
Wilmington, DE, April 27, 2010--Chemical maker DuPont Co. said it more than doubled its earnings for the first quarter.
Shaw Announces Partnership with LG Hausys
Dalton, Georgia, April 26, 2010—Shaw Industries announced that is it partnering with LG Hausys to become the sole distributor of LG commercial resilient flooring in the U.S. and Canada.
NAM Reports Economic Growth in April 2010
Washington, DC, April 26, 2010—The National Association of Manufacturers reports that four of the five major economic reports showed growth last week.
New Home Sales Up 27% in March
Washington, DC, April 23, 2010--New home sales rose by 27% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual sales pace of 411,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development report.