Today's Flooring News

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ServiceMaster 4Q Earnings Off

Downers Grove, February 13, 2006--ServiceMaster Co., said its quarterly earnings fell sharply from a year earlier, when a tax settlement boosted results.

U.S. Xpress Reaches Agreement to Increase Equity

Chattanooga, TN, February 13, 2006--U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., announced today it has reached agreements in principle to increase its ownership interest in both Arnold Transportation Services Inc., and Total Transportation of Mississippi.

Garland Floor Announces Sale, New Officers

Cleveland, OH, February 13, 2006--Garland Floor Company today announced the sale of the firm to ICS Building Technologies Corp., a construction chemicals firm with operations in Japan, Asia Pacific and North America.

China Trade Bill to Promote Reform

Washington, DC, February 13, 2006--Senators Lindsey Grahm (R,SC) and Byron Dorgan (D,ND) introduced a bill Thursday that would revoke the trade status that makes China eligible for low tariff rates on U.S. imports.

Armstrong Intros Century Farm Hand-sculpted Wood

Lancaster, PA, February 10, 2006--Century Farm Hardwood Flooring from Armstrong Hardwood Flooring by Hartco, is the result of a passion for old-world craftsmanship coupled with an understanding of the real-world requirements of everyday life.

StarNet Member Wins Toyota Prius

Ridgefield, CT, February 10, 200--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative, the largest member-owned cooperative of independent, commercial floor covering contractors in North America, announces the winner of a recent membership promotion.

Asbestos Bill Survives Scuttle Attempt in Senate

Washington, DC, February 10, 2006--The Senate bill to create a $140 billion fund to pay asbestos victims survived an attempt to gut it on Thursday, but the legislation immediately faced an objection that it violates budget rules.

Anso Intros Anso Visions

Las Vegas, NV, February 10, 2006--Anso nylon, a premium brand of Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing, has introduced Anso Visions.