Today's Flooring News

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Lowe's Launches New Project Card Financing

Mooresville, NC, March 7, 2006--Lowe's is launching the new Project Card, which provides financing solutions for major home improvement projects.

Report: Half a Million More Asbestos Claims Expect

Washington, DC, March 7, 2006--According to a report released by the American Academy of Actuaries' Mass Torts Subcommittee, at least half a million more asbestos claims are expected over the next several decades.

William M. Bird Names Thomas VP of Sales

Charleston, SC, March 7, 2006--Todd Thomas has been promoted to vice president of sales with William M. Bird and Company, Inc. (WMB).

Sun Capital Acquires LINQ Polypropylene Fabric Pro

Boca, Raton, FL, March 7, 2006--Sun Capital Partners said one of its affiliates has acquired the stock of LINQ Industrial Fabrics, Inc., from American Industrial Partners.

Canadian Building Permits Off 19.3%

Ottawa, Ontario, March 6, 2006--The value of Canadian building permits issued in January fell a seasonally adjusted 19.3 percent from December's record level but still equaled the average monthly value in 2005, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

Factory Orders Off 4.5%

Washington, DC, March 6, 2006--New orders at factories fell 4.5 percent in January, slightly less than expected but still the biggest drop since July 2000, as orders for durables, machinery, computers, and aircraft fell, a government report showed on Mond

The HammockSource Launches Outdoor Rugs

Greenville, NC, March 6, 2006--The makers of the premier names in quality hand-woven rope hammocks have now added a designer line of exclusive DuraCord outdoor rugs.

Study: Online Searches Up 39% in January

New York, NY, March 6, 2006--Nielsen//NetRatings reported that online search conducted across approximately 60 search engines in the U.S. rose 39 percent year-over-year in January 2006 from four billion searches to nearly 5.7 billion.

Ireland’s Kingspan Earnings Rose

Kingscourt Ireland, March 6, 2006--Access flooring and insulation firm Kingspan ramped up profits last year but cautioned of a more stringent regulatory environment.

CFI Returns to South Africa

Kansas City, MO, March 6, 2006--On February 28, 2006, Jim Walker, CEO of the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association and John McHale, CFI Director of Operations departed for South Africa.