Hovnanian 2Q Earnings Off
Red Bank, NJ, May 31, 2006—Home builder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings for its fiscal second quarter that fell 2.3% from the year-earlier period.
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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.
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.
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.
Asia Dekor Holdings Reports Annual Results
Shenzhen, China, May 30, 2006--Asia Dekor Holdings Limited, a producer and distributor of laminated floor and related products in Asia, announced its annual results for the year ended 31 March, 2006.
Consumer Confidence Off In May
New York, NY, May 30, 2006--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in April, declined in May.
CRI Adds to Seal of Approval Certified Ranks
Dalton, GA, May 30, 2006--The Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval program has added new extractors and cleaning solutions to its ranks of the certified.
Small Legal Charge Raises Big Questions in Armstro
Lancaster, PA, May 30, 2006--Something tiny but puzzling caught the eye of Bankruptcy Judge Judith K. Fitzgerald.
Poll: Americans Want More Online Protection
Arlington, VA, May 30, 2006--The Cyber Security Industry Alliance today released the results of its semi-annual survey dedicated to measuring the American public’s confidence in the security of the nation’s digital infrastructure.