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Domotex 2005 Draws 43,500 Attendees

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.

December Housing Starts up 10.9%

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.

Armstrong Ups Prices on VCT and Residential Sheet

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

2005 Builders’ Show Sets Records

Orlando, FL, January 18—-The Orlando Sentinel reported that attendance at the International Builders' Show at the Orange County Convention Center was record setting.

Corporate Interiors and The Invironmentalists Bran

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.

Floor & Décor Expands in Texas

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.

Lowe's Announces Location for New Data Center

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.