Marazzi CEO Resigns, Sasso Named Director
Sunnyvale, TX, Oct. 22, 2012 -- Andrea Sasso, formerly managing director of Elica SpA, has been named managing director at tile maker Marazzi Group.
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Tai Ping Promotes Gilbert to Creative Director
New York, NY, Oct. 22, 2012 -- Tai Ping has promoted Ginger Gilbert to global creative director for the company's commercial division as well as for its contract division and its Thailand-based subsidiary.
Home Buying Still Challenge for Many Households
New York, NY, Oct. 22, 2012 -- Median income households can afford median priced homes in just 14 out of the country’s 25 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, according to a report from Interest.com, a website published by Bankrate.
NWFA To Participate at Greenbuild Conference
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 22, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association is participating at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Nov. 14-16 in San Francisco.
CRI Approves New Vacuums, Cleaning Solutions
Dalton, GA, Oct. 22, 2012 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute has recently certified six vacuums and three cleaning solutions in its Seal of Approval program.
Harvard Predicts Strong Remodeling Rebound
Cambridge, MA, Oct. 19, 2012 -- An improving housing market and record low interest rates are driving projections of strong gains in home improvement activity through the end of the year and into the first half of 2013.
NAHB Webinar Features Bullish Economists
Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2012 -- The housing recovery is now under way, but fiscal uncertainties and other challenges could result in a bumpy ride in the coming months, according to economists.
Existing Home Sales Down Slightly in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Home resales fell 1.7% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.75 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Milliken Opens Headquarters in China
Shanghai, China, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Milliken & Company said the company has opened a regional headquarters in Shanghai.
FTC Finalizes Rules on 'Green' Advertising
Williamsburg, VA, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Marketers of consumer products touting various environmental-benefit claims finally have some closure on how to approach green advertising without running afoul of the Federal Trade Commission.