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.
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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.
Greenpeace: China's Demand for Wood Fuels Defo
Beijing, China, March 28, 2006--Rising Chinese demand for wood and the developed world's desire for cheap wood products are fueling the illegal timber trade and the destruction of ancient forests.
Scottish Carpet Recycler Wins Award
Glasgow Scotland, March 28, 2006—A Glasgow firm which recycles and resells carpet has swept up at a national awards event.
Pergo to Expand Retail Network in India
New Delhi, India, March 28, 2006--Pergo India Ltd., is planning to increase the number of retail outlets in India from 55 to 85 in the next year.
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
Daltonian Launches Hospitality Brand
Calhoun, GA, March 27, 2006--Daltonian Flooring has launched Vernon House Hospitality, a new brand designed specifically for hospitality environments.
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.
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.