Today's Flooring News

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Darant to Distribute Formica Flooring

Barnwell, SC, October 20, 2006--Formica Flooring has entered into an agreement with Darant Distributing Company of Denver, CO in which Darant will handle distribution of laminate flooring in Colorado and neighboring states.

Leading Indicators Edge Up 0.1%

Washington, DC, October 19, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.1 percent, the coincident index remained unchanged and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in September.

Q.E.P. to Delay Announcing 2Q Results

Boca Raton, FL, October 16, 2006--Q.E.P. Co. announced that it will delay reporting its financial results for the fiscal 2007 second-quarter and its investor conference call.

Fire Damages an Anderson Hardwood Plant

Clinton, SC, October 11, 2006--A fire last night burned nearly half of the Anderson Hardwood Flooring plant in Clinton. All 50 workers in the building were evacuated safely.

Faus, Hoboken/SPI Extend Distribution Agreement

Calhoun, GA, October 9, 2006--Faus Group, Inc. and Hoboken Floors / SPI Floors LLC. have announced a further extention of their existing distribution partnership to include the entire Northern market.

Unilin Concludes Agreements with Two Chinese Lamin

Korntal,Germany, October 9, 2006—Flooring Industries Ltd, the intellectual property holding of the Unilin group, announces that it has reached a settlement and a license agreement with Jiangsu Kelida Decoration Material Co. Ltd.

Beaulieu Announces Marketing Reorganization

Dalton, Ga, October 10, 2006--Beaulieu of America announced plans today to strengthen the company’s position in the marketplace by allocating additional resources towards its marketing efforts.