Today's Flooring News

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CEO Economic Confidence Positive

San Diego, CA, May 31, 2006--Chief executives of small and mid-sized businesses say the overall U.S. economy continues to improve, but its torrid pace of growth will slow during the second half of 2006, according to the Vistage quarterly CEO survey, the V

ASID, Syracuse U. Release Guide for Design Grads

Washington, DC, May 31, 2006--the American Society of Interior Designers and the Center for Career Services at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., have released a new booklet, "Tips for Graduates Entering the Interior Design Profession: What Employers Ar

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.

Armstrong Calls for Installer Certification

Lancaster, PA, May 31, 2006--In an industry crowded with flooring options but lacking in trained installers, Armstrong Floor Products issues a call to experienced flooring installers to achieve recognition and professional benefits as an Armstrong Certifi

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