Today's Flooring News

Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.

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.

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.

Surfaces 2007's 'Call for Papers'

Las Vegas, NV, March, 2007--Surfaces 2007 has issued a “Call for Papers,” asking for proposals for courses that will provide information on the latest techniques, trends, strategies and critical knowledge for floor covering professionals. Submission dead

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.

Retailer’s Logo a School Project

Tracy, CA, March 24, 2006--The task to design a business logo is usually left to advertising professionals, but owners of a local flooring company decided to give a Tracy High School student a shot instead.

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.

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.