Today's Flooring News

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Lowe's to Build Distribution Center in Oregon

Lebanon, OR, January 13--It was probably the worst kept secret in mid-valley history. For nearly a year now, rumors had circulated that Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Inc. was looking at Lebanon to build a regional distribution center.

ServiceMaster Realigns Executive Team

Downer Grove, IL, January 12--ServiceMaster Company announced that Albert Cantu has been named Group Business President of ServiceMaster with responsibility for American Residential Services, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids and Furniture Medic.

Freddie Mac: Housing Starts Will Be Off Slightly i

Washington, DC, January 12--U.S. housing starts and home sales should fall short of 2004's record pace, but only slightly as tame inflation helps sustain low long-term mortgage rates in 2005, Freddie Mac economists said.

Interior Design Show Offers a Host of Unique Featu

Toronto, Ontario, January 12--When the Interior Design Show (IDS) takes place at the National Trade Centre in Toronto from February 10 to 13, 2005, show attendees can experience everything from the futuristic "non-conformist" to the classic beauty of Nost

Cevisama 2005 to Feature Over 600 Exhibitors

Castellon, Spain, January 12--Cevisama 2005, the 23rd International Trade Fair for ceramic tiles, coverings for the construction industry, bathroom furnishings and fittings, raw materials, glazes and frits, is being held earlier than usual this year.

Founder of UK’s Topps Tiles Stepping Down

Cheshire, England, January 12--The man who helped found Topps Tiles in 1984 is stepping down as co-chairman and a director at the age of 60 to devote more time to his charitable trust and other personal business interests.

Tarkett Overhauling Houston Plant

Houston, TX, January 12--Tarkett Commercial has begun implementation of an overhaul of its manufacturing processes at its Houston facility.

Q.E.P.’s 3Q Earnings Increase 14.1%

Boca Raton, FL, January 12--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. reported net income in the fiscal 2005 third quarter that increased 14.1 percent to $1.2 million, or $0.33 per diluted share.