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Lancaster, PA, July 3, 2006--Armstrong Floor Products introduces CushionStep an exciting innovation that offers comfort, style and flexibility, and creates a unique alternative to other hard surfaces that can be cold and unforgiving underfoot.
Wellington, New Zealand, July 3, 2006--Carpet-maker Feltex says its bankers won't take any action over breaches of its loan facilities, at least until late September.
Wellington, New Zealand The prospect of Talley's Fisheries as the new cornerstone shareholder for Feltex has eased fears the troubled carpet maker could be heading for receivership.
Downers Grove, IL, July 1, 2006--ServiceMaster Co., said Friday it appointed J. Patrick Spainhour as chairman and chief executive officer.
Hazleton, PA, June 30,2006--Forbo Flooring has named Merle B. Smith Co., the largest wood distributor in the Midwest, as a distributor of Marmoleum click.
Washington, DC, June 29, 2006--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Thursday at its 17 straight meeting. The move, which was expected, brings the Fed funds rate from a four-decade low of 1% to 5.25%, its highest level since March 2001.
Mooresville, NC, June 29, 2006--Lowe's said it will locate a new data center in San Antonio, Texas.
Richmond, VA, June 29, 2006--Flooring Adventures launched Tuff-Seal Garage Flooring to beautify residential garage spaces.
companies of Business Roundtable, an association of 160 chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, are joining other companies from across the country in an unprecedented event today to demonstrate to Congress why policies aimed at boosting U.S.
New York, NY, June 27, 2006--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which decreased in May, posted a slight increase in June.