Mortgage Applications Off in Weekly Survey
Washington, DC, December 20, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 15.
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Papua New Guinea Log Exports to China Surge
Papua New Guinea, December 20, 2006--Log exports from Papua New Guinea (PNG) surged in October according to the International Tropical Timber Organization's (ITTO) Tropical Timber Market Report.
Home Depot Acquires Home Way
Atlanta, GA, December 13, 2006--Home Depot joined with U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and Vice Minister Yi Xiaozhun of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to reveal that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Home Way, China's firs
Artistic Tile Intros the Sisal Collection
New York December 12, 2006--The look of Sisal carpeting would be perfect on an outdoor patio, but it can't withstand the rain and sun and would be impossible to keep clean.
Survey: eCommerce Fraud to Total $3B in 2006
Mountain View, CA, November 15, 2006--Results of the eighth annual CyberSource Corporation survey of eCommerce fraud, released today, show that U.S. merchants will lose as much as $3 billion in eCommerce revenue to fraud in 2006.
New Bamboo and Hardwood Site Launched
Glendale, CA, November 13, 2006--Bambooandhardwoodfloors.com - a new site about bamboo and hardwood flooring has been launched. The website (http://www.bambooandhardwoodfloors.com) features free articles that teach consumers about the pros and cons of pur
FieldTurf Tarkett Appoints Bob Monica as South Flo
Montreal, Canada, October 26, 2006--FieldTurf Tarkett is excited to announce that Bob Monica has become the new South Florida representative for the industry's leading sports surfacing manufacturer.
Florida Paint Retailer Moves into Flooring
Melbourne, FL, October 20, 2006--In Brevard County's retail business community, the name Richard's has been linked to the paint business for more than half a century. On Saturday, that will change -- a little.
Industry Delegation Returns from Beijing
Kneeland, CA, October 4, 2006--A Flooring Industry Delegation representing firms in the US, Canada, Japan, and the UK recently returned from the 7th China International Floor Coverings & Carpet Fair held at the Chinese International Exhibition Center in B
Canto Named NTCA President
Jackson, MS, October 4, 2006--At a ceremony during the National Tile Contractors Association’s (NTCA) Total Solutions conference at the Las Vegas Hilton, Frank Canto of Craig Tile in St. Petersburg, Fla., was named NTCA president.