Today's Flooring News

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Godfrey Hirst Rethinks Feltex Buy

Wellington, New Zealand, September 6, 2006--Godfrey Hirst yesterday said it has decided to pull back on its takeover offer for Feltex, which according to the Feltex Shareholders Association, could be a good thing in the long run.

WarmlyYours Intros Bathroom Spa Pack

Lake Zurich, IL, September 1, 2006--WarmlyYours has unveiled its new Bathroom Spa Package--bathroom floor warming systems plus a new line of towel warmers..

Factory Orders Off in July

Washington, DC, August 30, 2006--New orders at factories fell by a smaller-than-expected 0.6 percent in July, lead by sharp declines in orders for transportation and defense goods.

Jobless Claims Off Last Week

Washington, DC August 30, 2006--The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits edged down by 2,000 last week, the government said on Thursday.

Chain Store Sales Up Last Week

New York, August 29, 2006--Chain store sales rose 3.6% for the week ended Aug. 26, according to a survey released Tuesday by International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC.

CRI Exhibit at NASA Show

Rug Institute (CRI), teamed up with KeyMaster Technologies to exhibit at NASA’s Research and Technology Expo at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Al. recently.

BonaKemi Names Regional Contractor Manager

Aurora, CO, August 28, 2006--John Fairbanks recently joined BonaKemi USA, an industry leader in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, as regional contractor manager for the southeast.