Hotel Industry Sees Resurgence
Atlanta, GA, May 21--After three years struggling to fill rooms, the national hotel industry is expected to recover lost business and recoup lost revenue in 2004, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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NAHB: Apartment Market Rebounding, Condos Still Ho
Washington, DC, May 21, 2004 - Strong condo demand and signs that the rental apartment market finally is emerging from its slump fueled the confidence of multifamily builders in the first quarter of this year, according to the National Association of Home
CRI Announces New Maintenance Publications
Dalton, GA - May 20, 2004 - The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announces the release of two new maintenance publications.
Success A Puzzle for a Michigan Flooring Company
Holland, MI, May 20--Puzzles are known to give people headaches. Straining to visualize the final picture, people spend hours fitting the pieces, according to the Holland Sentinel.
New Laminates Launched by Armstrong
Lancaster, PA., May 20 -- Armstrong Flooring’s 2004 spring laminate launch promises to drive consumer demand at multiple price points with dramatic, new designs and two new collections.
Hungary’s Grabofloor Boosts PVC Flooring Productio
Tatabanya, Hungary, May 20--Plastics maker Grabofloor finished a HUF 1.5bn (EUR 5.9m) project on Tuesday, boosting PVC production capacity from 12m square metres a year to around 19m square metres, the company announced.
Nardelli Encouraged By Home-Improvement Strength
Atlanta, GA, May 19--Home Depot Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said he remains "encouraged" about the strength in the home-improvement sector.
Wools of New Zealand's 2005 Color Forecast Rel
Atlanta, GA, May 20--One of the services provided by Wools of New Zealand to its Brand partners is the presentation of an annual color forecast and trend collection for carpets.
Philadelphia Fed Reports Mixed View of Manufacturi
Philadelphia, May 20-- Philadelphia-area manufacturers faced mixed conditions in May, as overall activity grew at a slower pace and employment posted its best increase since the early 1970s.
Invista to Cut 175 at Tennessee Plant
Chattanooga, TN, May 20--Invista, a nylon and Lycra manufacturer, will cut at least 175 employees at its North Access Road plant in Hixson, company officials said, according to the Chattanooga Times/Free Press.