Today's Flooring News

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West Coast Flooring Center Launches Contest

San Diego, CA, September 7, 2006--As part of a new contest, West Coast Flooring Center said it will reward one Southern California homeowner's creative, unique floor design with $1,000 to spend at their nearest West Coast Flooring Center.

Online Classifieds More Popular

Reston, VA, September 5, 2006--ComScore Media Metrix today released an analysis of consumer activity at the top online classified sites.

Hardwoods of Alabama Expands

Alabaster, AL, September 1, 2006--Hardwoods Inc., of Alabama has expanded into its new Alabaster facility, which is more than twice as big as the company's former location in Thorsby.

Tile Artisans Gains on New Photo Transfers

Oroville, CA August 30, 2006--A photographic image transfer process that allows ceramic tile designs to withstand desert summers or freezing winters has led to a 50 percent increase in business this year for a family-owned company here.

Constrata Gains Investment

Caerphilly, UK, August 24, 2006--Constrata, a South Wales niche raised access flooring panel venture is looking to apply added shine to its expansion plans after a major investment.

Business Roundtable Applauds Executive Order to In

Washington, DC, August 24, 2006--Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers, issued a statement supporting President Bush’s signing of an Executive Order to increase transparency and improve quality and efficiency in our nation’s heal

DuPont to Further Extend Consumer Branding

Wilmington, DL, August 21, 2006--If you're noticing the DuPont brand name at retailers like Lowe's, Home Depot or Target lately, it's all part of DuPont's plan to put the familiar red oval logo on more products sold directly to consumers.

Luxury Consumer Confidence Off in 2Q

Stevens, PA, August 18, 2006--Luxury consumers' confidence dropped during the second quarter 2006, dropping 14 points down to 99.2 from a high of 113.2 at the close of the first quarter.

Iran Rug Offical Stress Industry Potential

London, England, August 17, 2006--A senior Iranian rug industry official said that the government must support the weavers, stressing that the development of Persian carpet sector will not only prevent migrations from rural areas to larger cities.