Today's Flooring News

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Manufacturing Recovery Gaining Momentum

New York, July 9--The recovery in U.S. manufacturing appears to be gaining momentum, as a survey of the nation's top manufacturers on future business activity, including orders, shipments and investment, reached a record for the third-straight quarter

UK’s Floors 2 Go Sales Up 224%

Birmington, England, July 9--Sales at the UK's largest retailer of hardwood and laminate flooring products Floors 2 Go, were up 224 per cent in the first six months of this year.

Minuteman and Hako-Werke to Merge

Addison, IL, July 9-- Minuteman International, Inc. the floor-care equipment and chemical manufacturer, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Hako-Werke International.

Consumer Borrowing Rises

Washington, DC, July 9-- Americans stepped up their borrowing in May as an improving jobs market and growing economy gave consumers more confidence to take on debt.

It's the Sweet Smell of Success

Sarasota, FL, July 8--Orders are streaming in to a local manufacturer for its Urine-Off, a product with the power to remove stains and odors, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Armstrong Intros New Linoleum Line

Lancaster, PA, July 8--Armstrong Floor Products announces the new “Living Colors of Linoleum” Collection, a focused North American portfolio.

NAR: Higher Interest Rates Won't Hurt Housing

Washington, DC, July 8--Interest rates are rising due to healthy economic growth and they won't dampen the general strength of the nation's housing market, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Retailers Report Mostly Solid June Sales

New York, July 8—The nation’s retailers reported mostly positive results for June, Wal-Mart however, reported a disappointing sales performance for the month, falling short of the solid business enjoyed by many other big retail chains.

Mannington Wins Best of NeoCon Award

Calhoun, GA, June 8--Mannington Commercial, was awarded a "2004 Best of Neocon - Editor's Choice" Award for its ArtCraft Collection of modular carpet tiles.

Stainmaster Carpet Wins Online Training Award

Atlanta, GA, July 07—Stainmaster carpet, a carpet brand in the Invista family of brands, announced today its Stainmaster Carpet Sales Skills Online Training received a silver award in the Interactive Media category in the 2004 Summit Creative Awards compe