Kronospan Selects Alabama for Plant
Oxford, AL, April 14--An Austrian-based wood products company could hire 700 workers at its first U.S. plant planned for the city of Oxford.
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House of Taylor Partners With Kathy Ireland Worldw
Los Angeles, CA, April 14--Liz Taylor’s House of Taylor Jewelry is partnering with Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a design and marketing firm with over $1 billion in annual retail sales, according to IDEX Online.
NWFA Convention Opens in Hawaii
Honolulu, HI, April 13--The National Wood Flooring Association is expecting some 2,600 delegates to converge on Honolulu for its 20th Annual Education Conference and 2005 Wood Flooring Expo.
Home Sales to Soften With Firm Price Appreciation
Washington, DC, April 13--Home sales are expected to soften to a better balance this year, with price gains slowing but remaining above historic norms, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Trade Gap Sets Record in February
Washington, DC, April 12--Continued U.S. consumer demand for imported goods and a further surge in textile imports from China boosted the trade deficit to $61.0 billion in February.
North American Pavilion Added to Beijing Exhibitio
Beijing, China, April 12--The Chinese International Exhibition Company (CIEC) has announced a North American Pavilion will be organized for the 6th China International Floor Coverings and Carpet Fair.
Domotex Asia / ChinaFloor 2005 Attendance Up
Shanghai, China, April 11—-Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor 2005 has reached new heights in the Asian marketplace for floor coverings. Year after year, the show breaks records in number of exhibitors and visitors.
New Adhesive May Impact Wood Product
Corvallis. OR, April 11—-A new group of adhesives developed by researchers from the College of Forestry at Oregon State University may revolutionize a large portion of the wood products industry.
Surfaces’ International Participation Up in 2005
Dallas, TX, April 8--Surfaces 2005, in addition to having more exhibiting companies than ever before, increased attendance over last year, had a huge surge in Conference Program registrations and had more international companies participate in Surfaces 20
Dal-Tile to Double Production in Muskogee
Muskogee, Ok, April 8--Tile manufacturer Dal-Italia announced Thursday it plans to double production at its Muskogee plant with the addition of two new machines by 2006, according to a report in the Muskogee Phoenix.