Decision on Unilin’s European 'Snap Patent'
Wielsbeke, Belgium, March 27, 2006--On March 24, 2006 the Technical Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) postponed the hearing on the validity of Unilin’s European patent EP 1 024 234.
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World Market Center Offering Discounted Hotel Rate
Las Vegas, NV, March 28, 2006--Preparations for the July 2006 Las Vegas Market are well underway and attendees have several new hotels to choose from, including three new properties in the neighboring downtown area.
Lennar 1Q Earnings Up 34%
Miami, FL, March 28, 2006--Homebuilder Lennar Corp., said its first-quarter profit grew 34 percent, topping Wall Street expectations.
CRI Hosts IAQ Forum for Connecticut Schools
Dalton, GA, March 27, 2006--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) last week hosted a forum in Hartford on "Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Connecticut Schools."
BioCel Backing a Sustainable Choice
Dalton, GA, March 27, 2006--BioCel, the award-winning, environmentally-sensitive polyurethane backing for carpets and artificial turf, continues to win accolades from the sustainable design community and market acceptance from manufacturers.
RAK Ceramics Set to Expand at Dubai Hotel Show
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 27, 2006--The Hotel Show in Dubai is now firmly established as one of the major global showcases for products and services in the hospitality sector.
UK’s Victoria Carpet to Close Dye Plant
Kidderminster, England, March 27, 2006--Victoria Carpets--one of the oldest in carpet producers in Kidderminster will close its dye house next month, eliminating 18 jobs.
Daltonian Launches Hospitality Brand
Calhoun, GA, March 27, 2006--Daltonian Flooring has launched Vernon House Hospitality, a new brand designed specifically for hospitality environments.
Proposed Legislation Would Impact Installers
Lake Mary, FL, March 27, 2006--There is newly proposed legislation in two states that impacts a company’s liability when dispatching a third-party service provider into someone’s home.
Chinese To Tax Wood Flooring
Shanghai, China, March 27, 2006--Cui Yifan was extremely busy last week running to different decoration markets, trying to buy wood floor panels before Saturday.