Today's Flooring News

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Atlanta Summer Area Rug Market Expected to be Bigg

Atlanta, GA, June 19, 2006--The allure of the undiscovered is just one of the advantages that bring buyers and sellers home each summer to AmericasMart-Atlanta and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market, July 16—19.

Congress Approves AIA-Backed Programs for Gulf Coa

Washington, DC, June 19, 2006--Two programs supported by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) to provide housing alternatives to mobile trailers and to repair historic structures have been approved by the U.S. Congress.

North American Delegation Invited to Beijing Expo

Beijing, China, June 15, 2006--The Chinese International Exhibition Company has announced a flooring industry delegation will be invited to the 7th China International Floor Coverings and Carpet Fair to be held September 20-23, 2006 at the China Internati

NRF: May Retail Sales Show Big Gain

Washington, DC, June 13, 2006--According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales for May rose 8.2 percent over last year and 0.2 percent seasonally adjusted over April.

Mohawk’s 3Q Earnings Up 23%, Beat Estimates

Calhoun, GA, October 20--Mohawk Industries announced diluted earnings per share and net earnings for the third quarter of 2004 of $1.67 (23% above last year) and $112,687,000 (23% above last year), respectively.

Björn Edwardzon Leaves Pergo

SWEDEN, October 19-Björn Edwardzon, Senior VP Region Europe, has accepted an external position as Managing Director for Hilding Anders Sverige AB, a Swedish company in the furniture business. Mr Edwardzon will leave his position at Pergo on December 31, 2

NWFA Launches NWFA Certified Professionals Inc.

St. Louis, MO, October 15 – In response to the growing demand for certified industry professionals, the National Wood Flooring Association has launched NWFA Certified Professionals Inc., a stand-alone corporation that will offer a variety of certification