September Office Furniture Orders Up
Grand Rapids, MI, November 2, 2006--Office furniture order growth accelerated again in September after months of highly erratic growth, which analysts described as a further sign the market is slowing.
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Clossin to Lead Education Markets at Tandus
Dalton, GA, November 01, 2006--Tandus, a leading manufacturer of commercial floorcoverings, announced that it has strengthened its marketing organization with the addition of Bill Clossin as general manager for its Education Markets.
Himes Named President, Wood Flooring International
Burlington, NJ, November 1, 2006--John Himes has been named president of Wood Flooring International.
Consumer Confidence Index Inches Down
New York, NY, October 31, 2006--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which increased in September, edged down in October.
David Kohler Elected to Interface Board
Atlanta, GA, October 27, 2006--Interface, Inc. today announced the election of David Kohler to its board of directors.
Pulte Homes 3Q Earnings Off 52%
Bloomfield MI, October 26, 2006--Pulte Homes said its third-quarter profit plunged 52 percent and came in below Wall Street expectations.
Centex 2Q Earnings Off 59%
Dallas, TX, October 26, 2006--Homebuilder Centex announced a 59% decline in its fiscal second-quarter net income, driven by the continued underperformance of the US housing sector.
Teregren Intros Quick Ship Container Program
Bainbridge, WA, October 23, 2006--Teragren, the nation’s leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly bamboo flooring, panels and veneer, today announced a new Quick Ship program that will drastically reduce shipment times from its manufacturing facil
ASID Appoints Council on Design Issues for an Agin
Washington, DC, October 19, 2006-- Recognizing that the majority of Americans want to remain in their homes as they age, the American Society of Interior Designers has established a council to look at how design solutions can enhance and support residents
Miles Distributing Taking 1,000 Dealers to Coverin
South Bend, IN, October 19, 2006--Miles Distributing is going the distance to get its dealers to 2007 Coverings this April in Chicago.