Today's Flooring News

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Omnova Posts Small Loss in First Quarter

Fairlawn, OH, March 17, 2009--Chemicals company Omnova Solutions said that its first-quarter loss was about $100,000, compared with a loss of $3 million, or $0.07 a share, in the same quarter of 2008.

Bliss By Beaulieu Offering Sales Incentives

Dalton, GA, March 18, 2009—Bliss by Beaulieu has a new sales incentive program by Beaulieu of America.

Foamex Gets OK for $95 Million in DIP Financing

Media, PA, March 18, 2009--Foamex International said that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has granted final approval for up to $95 million in debtor-in-possession financing.

Universal Fibers Wins First Bloom Award

Bristol, VA, March 18, 2009--Universal Fibers has been presented with the first annual Bloom Award for Flooring.

OW Names New Southeast Sales Manager

Dalton, GA, March 18, 2009--Industry veteran David Moss has joined Sphinx by Oriental Weavers as sales manager for the company’s southeast region.

Refinancing Up as Mortgage Applications Increase

Washington, DC, March 18, 2009--Mortgage application volume last week rose a seasonally adjusted 21.2% compared with the week before, driven by a surge in refinancing activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.

NAHB, Large Homebuilders, Agree To Keep Talking

Washington, DC, March 18, 2009--Jerry Howard is still president and CEO of the National Association of Home Builders for now.

Consumer Prices Rise on Higher Gasoline

Washington, DC, March 18, 2009--The cost of living rose in February on higher gasoline and apparel prices, government data showed on Wednesday.

Välinge Signs Chinese Firm Power Dekor

Viken, Sweden, March 18, 2009--Välinge said that Chinese producer Power Dekor is a new licensee.

Housing Starts, Permits, Rise Unexpectedly

Washington, DC, March 17, 2009--Housing starts in February rose sharply, defying economists' forecasts for yet another drop in activity.