Today's Flooring News

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RugScout Launches New Website

Winter Park, FL, November 10, 2005--With more than 10,000 area rugs to choose from, RugScout had a serious problem to solve.

Mediterranea Intros Valentino

Coral Gables, FL, November 10, 2005--Mediterranea, a multi-national tile production and design firm, has come out with the Valentino series.

Weekly Jobless Claims Up 2,000

Washington, DC, November 10, 2005-- First-time filings for state unemployment benefits rose by 2,000 in the week ended Nov. 5 to a seasonally adjusted 326,000 claims, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Flooring Installers & Supplies Sought in Florida K

Key West, FL, November 10, 2005--Keys residents are scurrying to replace the two most important components that lend to a home's integrity: Floors and roofs, which took a beating from Hurricane Wilma's winds and tidal surge.

Melanie Hayim Joins 828

Greenville, SC, November 10, 2005— 828 International has named Melanie Hayim to the newly created position of Business Development Manager.

Solutia Narrows Losses in 3Q

Washington, DC, November 10, 2005—According to a report filed by Solutia Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, the company reported sales quarterly of $676 million verses $678 million in the same period of

Mohawk Intros Citiscape Porcelain

Dalton, GA, November 10, 2005--Mohawk Ceramic’s newest addition to The Classic Collection--Citiscape Glazed Porcelain Floor Tile and coordinating Glazed Wall Tile--offers a contemporary, clean, urban look.

Study: CEO and Directors' Pay Up

New York, NY, November 9, 2005--Median total compensation for outside (non-employee) directors of U.S. boards is higher than last year's median in two out of three major industry sectors covered in The Conference Board’s annual study of outside direct

Commerce Secretary Applauds Chinese Textile Agreem

Washington, D.C. November 9, 2005--Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez released a statement on the textile agreement announced today by U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman and Chinese Commerce Minister Bo Xilai.