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1st Annual IIDA/Metropolis Awards Announced

May 26, 2006, Chicago, IL--The International Interior Design Association has announced the winners of its first annual Smart Environments Awards, co-sponsored by publishing partner Metropolis Magazine. Winners were chosen from projects submitted from inte

Home Depot Investors Criticize CEO Pay, Arrogance

Atlanta, GA, May 26, 2006--Home Depot shareholders had harsh words for chairman and chief executive Robert Nardelli on Thursday, but rejected a proposal that would let investors cast an advisory vote on executive pay packages.

Nourison Breaks Ground for New Facility

Calhoun, GA, May 26, 2006--Nourison Rug Corp., broke ground Wednesday for a 300,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility on U.S. 41 at Union Grove Road.

Kronospan Seeking Government Incentives

Bratislava, Slovakia, May 26, 2006--Kronospan wants to invest more than Sk12bn in Slovakia asking the government for investment incentives worth Sk3.64bn, says a document published by the Economy Ministry.

Teragren Signs With Distributor T&A Supply

Bainbridge Island, Washington, May 25, 2006--Teragren, manufacturer of environmentally-friendly bamboo flooring, panels and veneer, announced that it has signed an agreement with T&A Supply to exclusively provide Teragren bamboo flooring products to T&A’

1Q Commercial/Multifamily Originations Up 34%

Washington, DC, May 26, 2006--During the first quarter of 2006 commercial and multifamily mortgage bankers' loan originations increased 34.2 percent compared to the same quarter last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

Robina Adds Baseball Star to Sales Force

Kennesaw, GA, May 26, 2006--Robina Floors announced the addition of Matt Murray to the sales team. Matt will be the territory manager for Georgia where he will take care of retailers’ needs directly.