Catalina Research Inc Presents.

FLOOR COVERINGS INDUSTRY CR031:
Released July 2004

Catalina Research announces the release of our 243-page Catalina Report on Floor Coverings. This fact filled report provides the action-oriented executive with up-to-date information on carpet and area rugs, wood flooring, ceramic tile, vinyl sheet and floor tile, other resilient flooring, and laminate flooring. Each page will assist the floor coverings executive exploit growing product lines, improve plant efficiency, strengthen distribution, penetrate end-use markets, and plan for 2004 and beyond.

Catalina Reports contain the timely data that allows users to evaluate market size, growth potential, profitability, market share, and the competitive environment. So turn to a Catalina Report when developing strategies to take advantage of the growth in hard surface flooring, favorable demographics, the home center and specialty floor covering retail channels, and increases in residential builder and replacement markets.

The table of contents shows the significant data and information included in this report. Each section is summarized to clearly point out the pertinent industry trends. Look it over, fill out the order coupon and receive your Catalina Report promptly. You will find it a valuable planning tool.

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SECTIONS AND SUBJECT MATTER

1. U.S. FLOOR COVERINGS INDUSTRY TRENDS (1987-2009)

• Market sales in dollars and square feet and average prices by product sector:

Carpet and area rugs Wood flooring Ceramic tile

Vinyl sheet and floor tile Rubber and other resilient flooring Laminate flooring

2. INDUSTRY SHIPMENTS, EXPORTS, AND IMPORTS (1987-2003)

Carpet and area rugs: Tufted, woven, and other Nylon, polyester, polypropylene Roll goods, mats, rugs, auto Carpet underlay and cushions by type

Resilient flooring: vinyl ,rubber and others. Tiles by size. Wood by species and product Automotive and other mats

3. PROFITABILITY AND THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT (1982-2003)

Number of plants Payroll and material costs Profit margins Material input price trends

Plant labor situation Capital expenditures Top 12-company market shares Sales and profit trends for 10 manufacturers

4. COMPANY PROFILES

Armstrong Beaulieu of America Congoleum The Dixie Group Interface

Mannington Mills Mohawk Pergo Shaw Tarkett

5. END-USE MARKET PURCHASES (1997-2003)

Floor covering purchases by end-use market:
New residential construction Residential replacement Factory-built housing	New Nonresidential construction Commercial contract Transportation equipment
Purchases of carpet and area rugs, wood flooring, ceramic tile, resilient flooring, and laminate flooring by end-use market

6. HOUSEHOLD PURCHASER DEMOGRAPHICS (1992-2003)

Floor covering spending by: Income Age of household head Persons per household Region

Household purchaser demographics for: Soft surface flooring Hard surface flooring

7. RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS (1992-2004)

Floor covering retail sales by type of outlet: Floor coverings stores Home centers Other building material dealers Furniture stores Department stores and mass merchandisers Paint and wallpaper stores Other retailers Total retails floor covering sales by region and state and per capita sales

Number of retailers selling floor coverings by type of outlet Retail sales by type of flooring by type of outlet Consumer floor coverings price trends Monthly floor coverings store sales Home Depot and Lowe's sales

8. INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS (1987-2003)

Revenues by type of work:
Carpet Ceramic tile Wood flooring Resilient flooring	Marble Terrazzo Computer floors
Revenues by region and state, type of building, and per square foot of installed material

9. FACTORS AFFECTING DEMAND (1977-2004)

Total building construction spending Construction spending by building type Housing completions and resales Housing starts, permits, and factory-built housing

New homes by size and price Characteristics of new/existing homes Household characteristics Interest rates and personal income

10. CANADIAN FLOOR COVERINGS MARKET (1992-2003)

Market sales Factory shipments Exports

Imports Building permits and housing starts

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About Catalina Research Inc:
Catalina Research offers a wealth of knowledge and experience in assisting action oriented executives in uncovering industry intelligence. Our research director, Stuart Hirschhorn, researched construction material, building equipment, and related industries for over three decades. Stuart was also the founder and president of Specialists in Business Information (SBI) from 1977 until 2001. SBI is now part of MarketResearch.com, a leading business information publisher and distributor. Catalina Research provides the most in depth, up-to-date, and insightful data on construction materials and building equipment markets. Catalina Reports include pertinent information from government agencies, proprietary research sources, and competitor intelligence. Catalina has relationships with leading business associations and trade publications to deliver the most insightful industry intelligence.