Today's Flooring News

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Mid East's Hospitality Boom Fuels Carpet Deman

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 31, 2006--The Middle East's hospitality sector boom, which industry experts predict will see some US $15 billion invested in up to 2,000 new hotels throughout the region in the coming five years.

Fire Damages Indiana Retailer

Martinsville, IN, May 31, 2006--Quick work by Martinsville firefighters saved most of the building housing the Dalton Carpet Depot business at 310 West Morgan St. Monday afternoon.

Berry Floor & B&Q Get Favorable Patent Ruling

Waregem, Belgium, May 31, 2006--The London Patents County Court has recently ruled in favour of Berry Floor and its customer B&Q in the courtcase that Unilin had started back in 2002 in the UK for patent infringement.

China Extends Anti-Dumping Probe on Laminate Overl

Bejing, China, May 30, 2006--The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Monday it would extend the anti-dumping investigation against wear resistant overlay, a critical component of laminate flooring, produced in the United States and the European Union, by si

Mountain Lumber Intros Engineered Antique Flooring

Rukersville, VA, May 30, 2006--Mountain Lumber, the industry leader in antique reclaimed woods, announces the availability of engineered antique wood flooring that achieves a new level of beauty, quality and accessibility for reclaimed wood flooring.

Asbestos Group Praises Senate Legislation

Washington, DC, May 30, 2006--The Asbestos Study Group, a group of U.S. companies representing over 1.5 million workers, lauded revised asbestos legislation introduced recently in the Senate.

Domotex Middle East Wraps Up Today

Dubai, United Arab Emrates, May 30, 2006--Dubai's fastest-ever selling trade show was opened Sunday, May 28 by Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of Dubai World, with a prediction that Domotex Middle East will grow still further in future ye

1st Annual IIDA/Metropolis Awards Announced

May 26, 2006, Chicago, IL--The International Interior Design Association has announced the winners of its first annual Smart Environments Awards, co-sponsored by publishing partner Metropolis Magazine. Winners were chosen from projects submitted from inte