Today's Flooring News

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Inspection Solutions Brings Change to Inspection R

Zion, IL, December 12, 2005--Inspect Solutions, Inc., announces that they are currently testing immediate inspection report writing in the field.

Antoine Predock Receives AIA Gold Medal

Washington, DC, December 12, 2005--The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is pleased to announce that architect Antoine Predock, FAIA, is the recipient of the 2006 AIA Gold Medal.

Solutia Files Motion to Limit Equity Transfers

St. Louis, MO, December 12, 2005--Solutia Inc., said in a regulatory filing that it filed a motion to the bankruptcy court seeking an order to limit certain transfers of the company's equity securities.

Display Manufacturer Terracomm Group Nominated for

Dalton, GA, December 9, 2005--The Terracomm Group, manufacturers of display systems for the carpet industry, has been nominated by the United States Small Business Administration for the Phoenix Award.

Wholesale Inventories Up 0.2%

Washington, DC, December 9, 2005--Inventories at wholesalers rose 0.2% in October as sales climbed 1.2%, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Study: Senate Asbestos Bill Would Cost Taxpayers B

Alexandria, VA, December 9, 2005--The asbestos issue has had many ill effects on individuals, the legal system, and the economy, but the U.S. Senate's proposed cure is worse than the disease itself, according to a study released today from the 350,000

Furniture Brands See Business Improve

St. Louis, MO, December 9, 2005--Furniture Brands International Inc. said business was improving as a rebound in consumer confidence, a fall in energy costs and stabilizing foam availability have reduced some uncertainties.

Amtico Specified for George Bush Aircraft Carrier

Coventry, England, December 9, 2005—Flooring firm Amtico International is enjoying such world-wide success that American president George Bush has jumped on board.

Consumer Sentiment Up

Ann Arbor, MI, December 9, 2005--Consumer sentiment improved again in early December, but remained below levels seen in the early summer before gasoline prices moved higher.

Weekly Jobless Claims Up 6,000

Washington, DC, December 8, 2005 --First-time jobless claims 6,000 to 327,000 in the week ended Dec. 3, according to the Labor Department.