Today's Flooring News

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Lowe’s Sales Still Strong

Charlotte, NC, Sept. 24--Lowe's Companies, Inc. will tell analysts and investors today in Charlotte at its annual conference that third quarter sales trends remain strong and the company remains optimistic about its current and future prospects.

Armstrong To Raise Residential Sheet Vinyl Prices

Lancaster, PA, Sept. 24--Armstrong announced today that it will initiate a three to five percent price increase on selected residential vinyl sheet flooring products effective with shipments on December 1.

More on Armstrong’s Plan to Halt Its Lancaster Ste

Lancaster, PA, Sept. 22--Armstrong World Industries Inc. said Wednesday it would stop making residential stenciled flooring at its Lancaster plant, triggering another round of layoffs there, according to the Lancaster New Era.

Soaring Plywood Prices Squeeze Home Builders

Pueblo CO, Sep. 20--The rising cost of lumber is starting to squeeze profits for area home builders but they aren't ready to raise prices to home buyers yet, according to the Pueblo Chieftain.

California Firm Offers Bulletproof Ceramic Tile

Goleta, CA, Sept. 22—A California company has developed and patented a line of ceramic tiles which look pretty -- and can withstand a hail of AK-47 bullets, according to Santa Barbara News-Press.

Prices Drop For Coverings 2004

Alexandria, VA, Sept. 19--The five sponsoring organizations of Coverings, together with the event's new show management team, have announced a 26% reduction in cost for material handling for exhibitors.

Green Power Group Works To Develop Green Energy So

Washington, DC, Sept. 19--The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the 12 members of its Green Power Market Development Group today announced 97 megawatts (MW) of groundbreaking green power deals. The purchases include the largest corporate fuel cell and r