Hardwood Flooring Shipments Hit 40 Year High
Memphis, TN, February 10, 2006--Hardwood flooring shipments reached 527,241,000 square feet in 2005, the highest level since before 1966, according to NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.
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Armstrong Intros Century Farm Hand-sculpted Wood
Lancaster, PA, February 10, 2006--Century Farm Hardwood Flooring from Armstrong Hardwood Flooring by Hartco, is the result of a passion for old-world craftsmanship coupled with an understanding of the real-world requirements of everyday life.
C&A’s Carpet Recycling Program Surpasses 100 Milli
Dalton, GA, February 10 2006--C&A Floorcoverings, a Tandus company, announced today that it has recycled more than 100,000,000 pounds of reclaimed vinyl and vinyl-backed carpet, since it introduced the Infinity Initiative 10 years ago.
Mortgage Application Volume Down Slightly
Washington, DC, February 10, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 3.
Textile Rubber & Chemical to Build Plant in China
Dalton, GA, February 10, 2006--Textile Rubber & Chemical Co. announces plans to build its first manufacturing facility in China.
Report: Online Searches Up 55% in December
New York, NY, February 10, 2006--Nielsen//NetRatings research today reported that the total number of searches in the U.S. conducted across approximately 60 search engines grew 55 percent year-over-year to nearly 5.1 billion searches in December 2005.
Trade Gap Widens to $65.7 Billion
Washington, DC, February 10, 2006--The trade deficit widened by 1.5% in December to $65.7 billion, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Coverings 2006 Renews Commitment to Tile Partners
Alexandria, VA, February 9, 2006--The tile industry will be putting a smile on the faces of hundreds of families in need of housing throughout the storm-damaged Gulf Coast region.
Tarkett Expands Residential Sheet Vinyl Collection
Whitehall, PA, February 9, 2006--Tarkett continues to expand its collection of residential sheet vinyl, enhancing the breadth of its selections offering style and durability at a price point to fit any remodeling budget.
Senate Debates Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid fell short in his bid to block consideration of the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act.