Today's Flooring News

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NAM Applauds G-7 on China's Currency

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today expressed appreciation for the fact that the G-7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors agreed China needs to allow faster appreciation of its currency.

Gracewood Design Honored by Magazine

San Francisco, CA, April 24, 2006--Ken Forcier and Gwen Jones of Gracewood Design in San Francisco, CA, rank as some of the top traditional artisans in America, according to a panel of 18 experts.

Pergo Opens Design Center in India

Chennai, India, April 25, 2006--Pergo India Pvt Ltd, the subsidiary of global leader in laminated flooring, Pergo of Sweden, is in the process of expanding its dealership network.

USGBC Partners with Greenlight Strategies

Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council announced that it has partnered with Greenlight Strategies to make the company's popular ecologic3 software package available to USGBC members at a reduced price.

Google and Yahoo Increase Market Share

New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Nielsen//NetRatings announced that year over year, searches on Google and Yahoo! grew 41 percent and 47 percent, respectively, outpacing the overall search growth rate of 36 percent.

Carpetright Sees 2H Improvement

London, England, April 25, 2006--Carpet chain Carpetright has seen an upturn in both sales and margins in the second half of the year as the housing market revived in recent months.

Shaw Completes 100% Ownership of Evergreen

Dalton, GA, April 25, 2006--Shaw has purchased 100% ownership in Evergreen Nylon Recycling LLC, the nylon recycling operation in Augusta, Georgia, from DSM Chemicals North America, Inc.

Existing-Home Sales Up in March

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--Sales of existing homes edged up in March following a strong rebound in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.

British Firm Adds Wool Color Without Dye

Worcestershire, England, April 25, 2006--Concept Manufacturing has increased their 'Jacob by Design' natural carpet range with the blending of wool breeds to achieve different colors without adding dye.

NRF Opposes Cargo Scanning Bill

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Retail Federation urged a congressional committee to reject legislation that would require scanning of all cargo bound for U.S. ports.