Exhibitors Preparing for Coverings
Alexandria, VA, March 21, 2007--More than 1,200 of the world’s leading resources in tile and stone are preparing for their journey to Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center and Coverings 2007, April 17-20.
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Congoleum Posts a Small Profit in 2006
Mercerville, NJ, March 21, 2007--Sales for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $ 219.5 million, a decrease of 7.6% compared with the $237.6 million reported in 2005.
Flooring America Honor Mike Englert
Manchester, NH, March 21, 2007--Flooring America and Flooring Canada paid a heartfelt tribute to their friend and colleague, Mike Englert, during their recent convention in Dallas, March 8-10.
Ample Sample Contest Promotes Reuse of Samples
Chattanooga, TN, March 22, 2007--Bentley Prince Street, Inc., Floor Focus magazine and Tricycle® have teamed up on Ample Sample 2007, a design contest open to entry until May 15.
Leading Indicators Drop 0.5%
New York, NY, March 22, 2007--The Conference Board said today that the leading index decreased 0.5 percent, the coincident index increased 0.3 percent and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in February.
Architecture Billings Index Drops 5 Points
Washington, DC, March 22, 2007--After three consecutive months of unexpectedly high scores, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of construction activity, dropped more than five points in February.
Conference Board: Economy Will Grow More in 2007
New York, NY, March 22, 2007--Gail D. Fosler, chief economist of the Conference Board said, "Although the current economic cycle is now entering its sixth year of expansion, there are few signs of what economists might refer to as 'cyclical aging.'
Milliken Earth Run Raises Environmental Awareness
Spartanburg, SC, March 22, 2007--Milliken & Company will sponsor the annual 5K Earth Run and Corporate Shield event on Saturday, March 24, at the Roger Milliken Center Arboretum in Spartanburg.
NAHB Report: 2007 A Year Of Transition
Washington, DC, March 22, 2007--While most housing markets throughout the country experienced a year of decline in 2006, 2007 is expected to be a year of transition, with growth emerging in many areas.
KB Home 1Q Earnings Drop
Los Angeles, March 22, 2007--Homebuilder KB Home, reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that fell to $27.5 million, or 34 cents per share, from $173.3 million, or $2.01 per share, a year ago.