Today's Flooring News

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New York Manufacturing Activity Rebounds

Washington, DC, February 15, 2007--Manufacturing activity in the New York area in February rebounded after two straight soft months, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Thursday.

Armstrong to Review Strategic Alternatives

Armstrong to Review Strategic Alternatives

Lancaster, PA, February 15, 2007--Armstrong World Industries said it has initiated a review of its strategic alternatives. The company has retained Lazard Freres & Co. LLC as its financial advisor to assist in this process.

Milliken Celebrates Trees for All Anniversary

LaGrange, GA, February 15, 2007--Georgia Arbor Day is February 16. Celebrating Chairman Roger Milliken passion for trees and its successful Trees for All anniversary, Milliken Contract will partner with the Georgia Forestry Commission.

CFI/ WFCA Announce Educational Events

Kansas City, MO, February 15, 2007--The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association and the World Floor Covering Association will host a series of educational programs that include certification for carpet installation professionals.

Solutia Panel Seeks Mandatory Mediation

St. Louis, MO, February 15, 2007--Hoping to end a stalemate in Solutia's prolonged Chapter 11 case, unsecured creditors are asking a bankruptcy judge to force the company, to come to the table for mediation talks.

Dixie Prepares for More Growth in Alabama

Atmore, AL, February 15, 2007—Earlier this week, officials with The Dixie Group, the carpet manufacturer's parent company, approached the council with a request for a tax abatement.

Flexco Names Two New Distributors

Tuscumbia, AL, February 14, 2007--Flexco, a manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, has named two new distributors, Bennett Supply Company and Hiline.

Carpet One To Hold 2nd Annual Sales Convention

Manchester, NH, February 14, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home will hold its second annual Retail Sales Professional (RSP) Convention in conjunction with their member convention this March in Dallas.

Retail Sales Unchanges in January

Retail Sales Unchanges in January

Washington, DC, February 14, 2007--Retail sales were unchanged in January, according to the Commerce Department. Sales excluding autos rose 0.3%. Compared with January of 2006, sales were up 2.3%. The figures are not adjusted for price changes.