Today's Flooring News

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Intellectual Property Lawsuit Worrying Chinese Lam

Beijing, China, October 25, 2005--Ni Zhengluo, a manager with Furen Laminate Flooring in East China's Fujian Province, is anxious about next year's sales to the United States because of an intellectual property rights infringement lawsuit filed ba

Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Falls

New York, NY, October 25, 2005 -- Already battered consumers have lost even more confidence in the economy during October as they contended with hurricanes, surging gasoline prices and worries about the job market.

Longevity Low-Moisture Carpet Cleaner Awarded CRI

Minneapolis, MN, October 24, 2005--Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services announced today that the Longevity Low-Moisture Carpet Cleaner has earned the seal of approval by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).

Domotex asia / ChinaFloor 2006 95% Booked

Shanghai, China, October 24, 2005--The flooring market has put a great deal of trust in the coming edition of Domotex asia / ChinaFloor (DACF) which will be held from March 28-30, 2006.

Economy Casts Cloud Over High Point

High Point, NC, October 24, 2005--Furniture and craft makers at a big trade show this week were cautiously optimistic that their industry can weather uncertain times as higher energy costs and rising interest rates threaten to constrain consumer spending

cmi Announces Joint Venture with AMS Imports

Pawtucket, RI, October 24, 2005--cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.), a manufacturer of a complete line of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, has entered into a joint venture with AMS Imports, Inc. of Amherst, Massachussetts.

Tile of Spain and Dwell Magazine Offer Trip to Cev

Miami, FL, October 24, 2005--Tile of Spain and Dwell magazine are offering a sweepstakes for one lucky winner to receive a trip for two to Spain to visit Cevisama, the international ceramic tile exposition held in Valencia.

Old Barn Wood in Demand

Minneapolis, MN, October 25, 2005--Old barns have become a hot commodity as designers of luxury home seek seasoned timber to give new buildings a vintage look, worrying those who want to preserve the barns and a piece of the Minnesota's history.