USGBC Launches LEED Pilot Rating System for Homes
Washington, DC, August 4--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announces the launch of a one year pilot demonstration of its newest green building rating system, LEED for Homes.
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Faus Files Patent Infringement Against Pergo
Dalton, GA, August 4--Today, Industrias Auxiliares Faus and Faus Group, Inc. filed a patent infringement action against Pergo, Inc. and Pergo (Europe) AB.
Congoleum Asbestos Insurance Trial Begins
Newark, NJ, August 3—Congoleum had no choice but to declare bankruptcy under the weight of lawsuits from people saying they became ill after being exposed to asbestos in the flooring, its attorneys said in an article in the Newark, Star-Ledger.
CRI Adds Adhesives to Green Label Plus Program
Dalton, GA - August 2--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has added adhesives to its Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality Testing Program. The Green Label Plus certification exceeds California’s standards for low chemical emitting products used in commerci
NAR Pending Home Sales Index Shows More Activity a
Washington, DC, August 2--Pending home sales, a leading indicator for the housing market, have risen to the third highest level on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Armstrong Reports 2Q Results
Lancaster, PA, August 2--Armstrong Holdings in the second quarter reported sales that were up 1.7% to $919.0 million versus $903.5 million in the same quarter of 2004.
ITC Investigating Patent Infringement Complaints b
Washington, August 1--The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain laminated floor panels.
Dixie Group’s 2Q Sales & Earnings Up
Chattanooga, TN, August 1--The Dixie Group in the second quarter reported income from continuing operations was $3.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared with income from continuing operations of $3.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the
Hardwood Flooring Shipments On Track for Another S
Memphis, TN, July 29-—Hardwood flooring shipments for June 2005 are reported at 45,064,000 square feet, a slight decline (1%) from the previous month’s shipments, according to NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.
Spector Says No to Asbestos Subpoenas
Washington, DC, July 29--The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said on Thursday he had decided against seeking to subpoena companies facing asbestos lawsuits, backing off the threatened action for the second time in a month.