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Hannover, Germany, January 20—-Domotex 2005, according to show organizers Deutsche Messe AG, has reached new heights as a trendsetter, global marketplace and information platform of choice for high-level decision-makers.
Washington, DC, January 19--Housing starts in December jumped 10.9% reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.004 million, according to the Commerce Department.
Lancaster, PA, January 19--Armstrong announced that it will initiate a four-to-six percent price increase on its Commercial Vinyl Composition Tile and on select Residential Sheet products, as well as a 15 percent increase on 8 ft. and 14 ft. sheet product
Orlando, FL, January 18—-The Orlando Sentinel reported that attendance at the International Builders' Show at the Orange County Convention Center was record setting.
Linden, AL, January 18--Linden Lumber Company laid off 150 workers at its Linden, Alabama plant on Jan. 13 according to a report in the Demopolis Times.
St. Louis, MO, January 17--George Piccirilli and Linda Goldstein's chance conversation led to the whirlwind marriage of their companies: Corporate Interiors Inc. and the St. Louis branch of The Invironmentalists.
Plano, TX, January 14--Atlanta-based Floor and Decor Outlets of America has grabbed 68,000 sf in Collin Creek Crossing for a third location in North Texas.
Mooresville, NC, January 14-- Lowe's announced today it will locate its new data center in Winston-Salem. The new data center is the hub for the company's computer processing and information technology operations.
Ridgefield, CT, January 13--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative announced today that it is combining with The Invironmentalists Commercial Services Network.
Atlanta, GA, January 13--Home Depot said at its annual meeting with the investment community that it expects fiscal year 2005 sales will grow between 9-12 percent and that earnings per share will grow between 10-14 percent.