Armstrong Holdings Inc. has reported second quarter 2003 net sales of $826.9 million, 0.1 percent higher than second quarter net sales of $825.7 million in 2002.

Columbia Flooring has added four new distributors to its growing national distribution channel.

Congoleum Corp. has announced that Congoleum and the trustee for Congoleum's 8 5/8 percent senior notes due 2008 have adopted certain amendments to the indenture governing the notes.

Ed Weith and Greg Elsen, both formerly of Ohio Valley Flooring, have recently signed an employment agreement with the option and intent to ultimately purchase Dealers Supply North (DSN) at a later date.

The Arizona Floor Covering Association (AFCA) will host a Software Solutions Expo for flooring businesses, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2.

The International Masonry Institute (IMI) will host two events in the coming months.

American Biltrite Inc. has reported that it plans to sell or otherwise dispose of its Janus pre-finished hardwood flooring business and will record a charge to second quarter earnings in connection with the planned disposition.

Johnson Abrasives Co. Inc. has announced several new additions to its distribution network.

The five sponsoring organizations of Coverings are in daily contact as they work together to support Coverings 2004.

The bankruptcy court in Greensboro, N.C., has approved an amended acquisition proposal of $614 million (subject to adjustment) from WL Ross & Co. LLC as the highest and best received from the auction conducted on July 28, 2003.