Some Home Buyers Benefit from Stimulus Package
Washington, DC, Feb. 17, 2009--Some home buyers can claim a credit worth $8,000 - or 10% of the home's value, whichever is less - on their 2008 or 2009 taxes, thanks to the new stimulus legislation.
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Manufacturing in New York Area Contracts
New York, NY, Feb. 17, 2009--Manufacturing in the New York area contracted at a record pace in February, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said.
Al Aqili Opens Rugland Showroom in Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain, Feb. 17, 2009--Al Aqili Furnishings has opened its first Rugland showroom outside the UAE at the Bahrain City Centre. AAF is a flooring specialist and interior products company.
Insurer Refuses To Cover Topps Tiles Suppliers
London, England, Feb. 17, 2009--An insurer refused to cover suppliers of Topps Tiles against the risk of it going bust.
H.B. Fuller Opens Shanghai Technical Center
St. Paul, MN, Feb. 16, 2009--H.B. Fuller Company, a manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants and specialty chemical products, has opened a regional technical center in Shanghai.
WFCA Names Gulessarian First Gold Retailer
Anaheim, CA; Feb. 16, 2009--The World Floor Covering Association has awarded Ike Gulessarian with its first Gold Standard Retailer of the Year Award.
Armstrong Bringing Back Jobs from India
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 13, 2009--Armstrong World Industries is recalling some of the jobs it outsourced to India in 2006 to save money, according to Lancaster Online.
Zabeel Capital Buys Stake in ASP Access Floors
Dubai,UAE, Feb. 16, 2009--Zabeel Capital, the wholly owned investment arm of Zabeel Investments said that the company has acquired a 51 percent stake in ASP Access Floors' operations in the UAE.
Lane Sales Named Hirst Agency of Year 2008
Long Island, NY, Feb. 16, 2008--Godfrey Hirst USA presented Larry Lane and Mark Levy, president and vice president of Lane Sales, an award for Sales Agency of the Year 2008.
Forefloor Signs Distributor for Northwest U.S.
St. Eugene, Quebec, Canada, Feb. 16, 2009 — Foresfloor said that Intermountain Wood Products will distribute ForesFloor premium hardwood flooring in the northwest U.S..