Knight Industries LLC recently announced that the company has become the exclusive North American manufacturer and marketer of Rikett Quartz Vinyl Floor Tiles.

TOLI will offer a one-day installation clinic 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 13 in New Castle, Del.

The Swedish Wood Flooring team of Wasa Hardwood, Forbo Parquet and Siljan Wood Products are now linked on the web.

Tandus Group Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc. and subsidiaries, recently reports earnings for the third quarter ended October 26, 2002.

UCB has reached an agreement with Solutia to acquire Solutia's Resins, Additives & Adhesives activity for $500 million, plus a $10 million exclusivity fee.

Tandus Group Inc. recently announced that management will hold a conference call 1:30 p.m. (EDT) Dec. 10, to discuss the company's earnings for the third quarter ended October 26, 2002.

Tandus Group Inc. recently unveiled fundamental changes in its strategy for bringing to market its specialized floorcovering brands -- C&A Floorcoverings (C&A), Crossley Carpet Mills and Monterey Carpets.

A prefinished longstrip engineered floor from Harris Tarkett was selected by This Old House homeowners Kim Whittemore and Bruce Leasure to update their 1922 Colonial revival house in Winchester, Mass.

New claims for unemployment benefits sank to their lowest level in 21 months, the Labor Department reported recently.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Solutia Inc., with Solutia's senior secured bank facility at 'BB-' and senior secured notes at 'B'.