Today's Flooring News

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New Gaskell Carpet Business Acquires Hugh Mackay

Lancashire, England, May 25--With the recent demise of Gaskell plc and the closure of Hugh Mackay Carpets’ Durham factory, it looked as though two of the biggest and best known brands in the carpet industry might disappear.

Remodeling Market Grew In 1Q

Washington, DC, May 25--Remodeling activity showed strong growth in the first quarter of 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).

NAFCD Presents Ceramic Education Program in Midwes

Chicago, May 25--The successful ceramic tile program "The Revealing Truth about Ceramic Tile – Including Porcelain and Glass: Putting the Profitable Pieces Together" found an enthusiastic audience in the Midwest during its fourth regional presentation.

Stanton Selected as Choice Brand by Trump

Syosset, NY, May 25--Stanton Carpet Corporation, importer of high quality wool and synthetic broadloom products and area rugs, was chosen to be featured in two high profile mediums.

Insurers Balking at Asbestos Trust Fund

Washington, DC, May 25--Despite more than three decades of efforts by the insurance industry to seek final settlement of scores of asbestos-related claims, a large contingent of insurers has concluded that Sen. Arlen Specter's trust fund proposal simp