Today's Flooring News

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Office Vacancies Fell in First Quarter

New York, NY, Apr. 6--The nation's office-vacancy rate declined in the first quarter for the first time in more than three years.

Minuteman Receives Tender Offer

Addison, IL, Apr 5--Minuteman International, Inc., the floor-care equipment and chemical manufacturer today announced that it has received a letter from Hako-Werke International GmbH.

Service Sector Shows Muscle

Tempe, AR, Apr. 5--The U.S. economy outside the manufacturing sector steamed forward in March, a private survey of businesses found, as hiring picked up and prices rose.

S&P Cuts Congoleum Ratings

New York, NY, Apr. 5--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it lowered its ratings on vinyl-flooring manufacturer Congoleum Corp. to 'D' and removed them from CreditWatch.

Glen Eden Launches Michael Graves Collection

Calhoun, GA, Apr. 5--Internationally renowned architect Michael Graves has been on the forefront of architectural and interior design for 30 years.

Armstrong Wins Platinum ADEX Award

Lancaster, PA, Apr. 5--Armstrong Flooring has received a 2003 Platinum ADEX Award (Award for Design Excellence) from Design Journal Magazine.

CEOs' Confidence Climbs

New York, NY, Apr. 6--Business confidence surged to a two-decade high in the first quarter, the Conference Board said Monday, confirming other reports showing that firms are increasingly upbeat about the U.S. economy's prospects.

Foamex Hires New Audit Firm

Linwood, PA, Apr. 1--Foamex International Inc. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP (DET.XX) as its independent auditor on March 26, according to a Form 8-K filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ontario to Set 60% Target for Recycling

Toronto, ON, Apr. 5--The Ontario government is to announce today its goal of recycling 60 percent of the province's waste by 2008, according to the Toronto Star.

Robina Buys Classen USA Assets

Kennesaw, GA, Apr. 5--Robina Inc., a subsidiary of the Robina Flooring Company in Malaysia, announces the acquisition of Classen USA’s assets effective April 1st.