Frank O’Neill Looks at Both Sides of the U.S. Flooring Import Question
April 13, 2005—A look back at the events in the floor covering industry with Frank O’Neill, Publisher Floor Focus magazine. Discussed this week, the seeming breakthrough in the Senate asbestos bill and the effect on Armstrong; Actions taken by Roger Milliken and others in the textile industry seeking import restrictions. Also discussed, the dramatic increase in flooring imports during 2004 and the implications for the domestic industry; the expansion of the Dal-Tile/Emil Ceramica ceramic plant in Oklahoma; Tarkett’s U.S. laminate and panel JV with a Chilean company; Eliane’s expansion; and the pickup in international action at Surfaces 2005.
Related Topics:Tarkett, Daltile, CERAMICS OF ITALY, Armstrong Flooring