Today's Flooring News

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DuPont Warns of Price Hikes

Wilmington, DL, September 13, 2005--DuPont said it plans to raise prices for all of its products in response to rapidly increasing costs for energy and feedstocks.

Hiring Confidence Among Employers Expected to Cont

Milwaukee, WI, September 13, 2005--Employers are unwavering in their hiring confidence for the fourth quarter of 2005, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

PPI Flat Except for Food and Energy

Washington, DC, September 13, 2005—The Producer Price Index, driven by rising energy prices, rose 0.6 percent in August, compared to a 1 percent increase in July.

Industry Delegation to Participate in Beijing Exhi

Kneeland, CA, September 12--A Flooring Industry Delegation representing firms in the US and Canada will participate in the 6th China International Floor Coverings & Carpet Fair being held at the Chinese International Exhibition Center in Beijing Septembe

Armstrong Recognized for Contributing to Indoor Ai

Lancaster, PA, September 12, 2005--Armstrong commercial and residential resilient floor products, including vinyl sheet, vinyl tile, vinyl composition tile (VCT) and linoleum, all have been certified to meet stringent air quality requirements for low emit

Valinge Signs License Agreements

Viken, Sweden, September 9--Välinge has entered into a license and R&D agreement with three of the largest HDF and laminate flooring producers in the world: Kronospan, Kronotex and Kaindl Flooring.

IWT Tesoro Gets $5 Million Financing

Westport, CT, September 9--IWT Tesoro Corp., a wholesale provider of hard and soft floor and wall covering materials, today announced the closing of a $5 million revolving credit facility arrangement with Laurus Master Fund Ltd.