Today's Flooring News

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Niblock Tapped as Lowe's Next Chairman & CEO

Mooresville, NC, Apr. 5--Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today an orderly succession plan under which company president Robert A. Niblock has been named chairman and chief executive officer-elect, until the planned retirement of Robert L. Tillman sch

Kohl's Realigns Merchandising Team

Menomonee Falls, WI, Apr. 4--Kohl's Department Stores has outlined key initiatives of its strategic objective to realign its merchandise executive team.

Mohawk Colors of Spring Sale Sale Set

Dalton, GA, Apr. 5--Last Fall, Mohawk Floorscapes and Mohawk ColorCenter stores participated in Mohawk’s first national sales event, “Mohawk Anniversary Month.”