Study Finds Carpet in 62% of Loads to Ohio Landfil
Toledo, OH, January, 5-- In its first-ever statewide trash inventory, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources found that carpet or carpeting materials were found in 62 percent of the loads.
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TA Associates Completes $35M Investment in Lumber
Boston, MA, January 4--TA Associates, a leading private equity and buyout firm, has completed a $35 million investment in Lumber Liquidators, the largest direct retailer specializing in hardwood flooring in the United States.
Dow Pledges $5M to Tsunami Relief Effort
Midland, MI, January 4--The Dow Chemical Co. said it will contribute $5 million to the relief efforts underway for victims of the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunamis in Southeast Asia and the Indian sub-continent.
Judge Blocks Textile Import Limits
New York, January 3-- A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Commerce Department from imposing emergency restrictions on imports from China, a move that backs clothing retailers and opposes the wishes of textile producers.
Construction Spending Off in November
Washington, DC, January 3-- Construction spending fell unexpectedly by 0.4 percent in November, as a cooling in residential construction overpowered a small rise in public spending, a government report showed on Monday.
Jobless Claims Off Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, December 30--The number of Americans applying for first-time jobless aid unexpectedly fell by 5,000 last week, according to a government report released on Thursday that offered a dose of cheer for the job market.
Domotex/Asia ChinaFloor Expecting Growth for 2005
Shanghai, China, December 30--The growth of the Domotex/Asia ChinaFloor continues: over 600 exhibitors will show their products to an estimated 20,000 visitors.
Former Amtico USA CEO Starts New Company
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 23--Mary Docker, former CEO of Amtico USA, has launched her own brand called Halo Floors.
Neocon West Returns to L.A. Mart
Chicago, IL, December 29--NeoCon West, the West Coast's exposition and conference for commercial interiors and the built environment, returns to the L.A. Mart March 9-10, 2005.
November Existing Home Sales Up 2.7%
Washington, DC, December 29--Low interest rates helped the market for existing single family home sales to set the highest monthly pace on record in November, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales increased 2.7 percent to a seasonally a