CFI & Northern Calfornia Carpet One Dealers Team U
Sacramento, CA, October 5, 2005--CFI and the Carpet One dealers of Northern California, Regional Group #803 joined together to provide an installation-training program on October 21-22, 2005.
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Hovnanian's Monthly Contracts Rise 61.5%
Red Bank, NJ, October 5, 2005—Homebuilder Hovnanian's preliminary net contracts rose 61.5% in September compared to last year, the homebuilder said Wednesday.
ISM Non-Manufacturing Index Falls in September
Tempe AZ, October 5, 2005--Growth at service companies slowed more than expected in September as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita shut down businesses along the Gulf Coast and drove up energy prices to records.
Hicks Named VP of LEED Rating System Program
Washington, D.C., October 5, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council today named Tom Hicks vice president of its popular LEED Green Building Rating System program following Nigel Howard being named chief technical officer in July.
RAK Ceramics in JV with Italian Firm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 4, 2005 -- Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics has joined forces with an Italian company to form a joint venture company, Chemica.
Rug Expert Richard Walker Dies at 65
Pittsburgh, PA, October 4, 2005 -- Richard T. Walker, 65, owner of Walker Rugs in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, has died.
Expert Says Iran's Carpet Sector Neglected
London, England, October 3, 2005--A noted sculptor has called for paying more attention to woven handicrafts of tribal communities in order to prevent them from becoming extinct, according to Iran Daily.
Manufacturing Expands in September
Tempe, AZ, October 4, 2005 -- Manufacturing activity was surprisingly robust in September as new orders jumped in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, while August construction spending rose at a record rate, data released on Monday showed.
Flooring America Members Persevere in Wake of Katr
Manchester, NH October 3, 2005--The effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have been far-reaching, touching the lives of most Americans.
UK’s Carpetright Sales Off
Rainham, England, October 3, 2005--Carpetright, the UK's largest carpet retailer, warned yesterday that the consumer slowdown was continuing, after reporting a sharp slide in sales as customers reined in their spending on refitting new homes.