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Propex Launches Note Exchange Offer

Austell, GA, February 28--Propex Fabrics Inc. announced that it is commencing an exchange offer to exchange its 10% Exchange Senior Notes due 2012.

Holo-Walls Launches a Holographic Dance Floor

Westlake Village, CA, February 28--The Holo-Walls Company, producers of holographic films for entertainment and interior applications, is in production on its newest product, Holo-Floors.

OFIS Opens Parador Showroom in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 28--OFIS has launched exclusive wooden flooring from Parador, German specialists in laminated, pre-finished timber and timber floorings, according to AME Info.com.

Pieper Ready to Hike Forbo Stake to Block Takeover

Zurich, Switzerland, February 28—-It has been reported that Swiss industrialist and major shareholder Michael Pieper is prepared to build his stake in Forbo Holding AG to 33.32 pct to undermine a successful takeover by AFB.

Terra Blocks Launched as Low Cost Global Option

Toronto, ON, February, 25--First Canadian American Holding Corporation announced that its joint venture partner has developed unique decorative floor tile to enhance its low cost earth construction methods used around the world.

Double-Digit Profit Growth for U.S. Hotels in 2004

Atlanta, February 28--The typical U.S. hotel achieved an estimated 13.3 percent increase in profits in 2004, and is projected to enjoy another 14.1 percent boost to the bottom-line in 2005, according to the 2005 P&L Forecast published by PKF Hospitality R

Help-Wanted Ad Index Up in January

New York, NY, February 25--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key barometer of America’s job market – increased three points in January. The Index now stands at 41. It was 38 one year ago.

U.K. Mosaics Firm Focusing on U.S.

Port Talbot, Wales, February 25--Mosaici has used computer-aided design to create a series of pattern templates for ancient mosaic tiles which simplifies the usually complex task of recreating 2,000 year-old Roman and Celtic designs, according to the West

Hurricane Rebuilding Pushes 2004 Home Improvements

Tampa, Florida, March 1--The active hurricane season helped drive spending on home improvement products to a new record high estimate of $271.4 billion in 2004, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI).