Effective Feb. 15, the Dow Emulsion Polymers business is increasing the prices of all latex sold into the carpet industry by US $0.03 per pound (dry) in North America.

Formica Corp. has announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed the company's Pplan of reorganization.

NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association this year celebrates the 25th anniversary of its acclaimed hardwood flooring installation school with the 50th offering of the five-day course March 27-31 in Memphis.

Q.E.P. Co. Inc. has acquired the assets of two overseas companies -- Vitrex Ltd. of England and Purchistics of Dublin, Ireland.

Quick-Step has hired Bill Agnew as national builder sales manager.

Congoleum Corp. has announced that the Bankruptcy Court has issued an interim financing order approving its debtor-in-possession revolving credit facility.

Pergo has added two new distributors to its Midwest network. All Tile Inc. of Elk Grove, Ill., and CDC Distributors of Cincinnati, Ohio, will begin servicing retailers in the territory previously covered by Misco Shawnee Inc. on February 1.

For the first time, Surfaces and the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), in cooperation with the Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI), are offering targeted, how-to sessions on common installation problems, live on the show floor.

Q.E.P. Co. Inc. has announced financial results for the fiscal 2004 third quarter and nine months ended November 30, 2003.

The recently formed Floor Merchandising Alliance offers the manufacturer and distributor a complete turnkey program including photography, branding, sample boards and displays.