High End Hong Kong Market Booming
Hong Kong, August 29--The majority of Hong Kong's architects and interior designers are back in business and making money now that the property market has returned to health.
Today's Flooring News
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Habitat ReStore Expanding Location in Ohio
Hamilton, Ohio, August 29--An agency dedicating to building new homes for low-income families has found a new, larger home for its fund-raising store, according to the Journal News.
Malaysian Flooring Market Set to Grow Stronger
Klang Valley, Malaysia, August 29--Hardwood flooring manufacturer Ekowood International Bhd expects its local market share to grow from the present 7% to more than 12% by 2007, said chief executive officer Tan Aik Sim.
Job Keeps Flooring Business Owner Grounded
Green Bay, WI, August 29--Rick De Mars began working in the flooring industry in 1971 at the age of 16 as a laborer on an installation crew and carpet-cleaning crew at L.P. Mooradian Co. and did so until he graduated from high school in 1973.
USDA Announces Funds to Help Ohio Help Fight Ash B
Washington, DC, August 26--Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns this week announced an additional $1.85 million in funding for the state of Ohio's emerald ash borer (EAB) eradication program.
Annual Flooring B2B Conference Sets Attendance Rec
Atlanta, GA, August 26--The annual Flooring B2B conference was held on August 16th and 17th at the 191 Club in downtown Atlanta.
Indonesian Navy Storms Ship Smuggling Illegal Timb
Jakarta, Indonesia, August 25--The Indonesian navy stormed a Croatian ship and detained around 25 crew after a long-running court battle, Croatia's ambassador Aleksandar Broz said, describing the move as illegal.
Home Depot Outsources Warehouse Operations to Ryde
Miami, FL, August 26--Ryder, a provider of supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, said it has been awarded a multi-year contract by Home Depot.
Coalition to Improve Flooring Industry Information
Charlotte, NC, August 26--A coalition of industry representatives and research institutes has been awarded $87,864 to partially fund improvement of the timeliness, scope and frequency of statistical information about U.S. wood floor manufacturing.
Lanxess Q2 Earnings Up
Frankfurt, Germany, August 25--German chemicals group Lanxess posted a 42% rise in second-quarter core earnings, beating analysts' forecasts thanks to strong demand for plastics and chemicals, and detailed further restructuring measures.