Business Roundtable Urges Action on Innovation Age
Washington, DC, March 14, 2007--In testimony before the House Science and Technology Committee, Harold McGraw, chairman of Business Roundtable, urged Congress to act quickly on an innovation agenda.
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EPLP: Sales of European Laminate Inched Up in 2006
Bielefeld, Germany, March 14, 2007--European Producers of Laminate Flooring, (EPLF) said that final sales figures compiled by the EPLF indicate a slight increase in 2006.
Shaw Adds Supply Chain Software
Dulles, VA, March 14, 2007--ODIN technologies, a RFID provider, has said that Shaw Industries contracted ODIN to extend RFID to 37 of its distribution sites
Carpet One Names Muddiest Buddy Winner
Manchester, NH, March 14, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home named the winner of their Muddiest Buddy contest and the new Lees spokes-pet at their winter convention in Dallas.
Kabus Elected to Tricycle Board
Chattanooga, TN, March 14, 2007--Tricycle today announced that Al Kabus has joined its Board of Directors. Kabus was elected at the company's February board meeting.
Niblock: Mortgage Problems Could Affect Markets
Atlanta, GA, March 14, 2007--Lowe’s chairman Robert Niblock warned problems in the subprime mortgage sector may hurt its business in some areas.
Brazil's Tile Industry Gets its Fashion Week
São Paulo, Brazil, March 14, 2007--According to Brazzil Magazine, the Brazilian ceramic tile industry exported last year a total of US$ 429.7 million to 129 countries, an increase of 14.3% over 2005.
Pfleiderer Reaches Nearly 99% of Pergo Shares
Munich, Germany, March 14, 2007--By the end of the extended acceptance period and including shares acquired in the open market, Pfleiderer Sweden's said its holding in Pergo have reached approximately 99 per cent of the shares and votes in Pergo.
Columnist Criticizes Home Depot Service
New York, March 14, 2007--A syndicated business column on MSN.com's finance site criticizing Home Depot’s customer service hit such a nerve with readers it prompted the largest number of reader responses in the site's history.
NAR: Housing Recovery Likely This Year
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--Unusual weather patterns and problems in the subprime lending marketplace are creating challenges in assessing housing market conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors.