Domotex/Asia ChinaFloor Expecting Growth for 2005
Shanghai, China, December 30--The growth of the Domotex/Asia ChinaFloor continues: over 600 exhibitors will show their products to an estimated 20,000 visitors.
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November Existing Home Sales Up 2.7%
Washington, DC, December 29--Low interest rates helped the market for existing single family home sales to set the highest monthly pace on record in November, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales increased 2.7 percent to a seasonally a
Neocon West Returns to L.A. Mart
Chicago, IL, December 29--NeoCon West, the West Coast's exposition and conference for commercial interiors and the built environment, returns to the L.A. Mart March 9-10, 2005.
Former Amtico USA CEO Starts New Company
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 23--Mary Docker, former CEO of Amtico USA, has launched her own brand called Halo Floors.
Mullican Intros Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Johnson City, TN, December 28--Mullican Flooring is kicking off its 20th anniversary by introducing its new Engineered hardwood flooring.
Chain Store Sales Up 2.7% Last Week
New York, NY, December 28--Chain store retail sales rose in the week ended Dec. 25 by 2.7 percent, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and UBS said in a joint report.
Armstrong Planning Expansion in Oklahoma
Stillwater, OK, December 27--Armstrong Holdings announced plans for a $17.5 million capital investment to expand manufacturing capability at its Stillwater facility, according to the Stillwater NewsPress.
Home Depot & Lowe's See Strong Growth In Servi
New York, NY, December 27--Shoppers at Home Depot and Lowe's stores are increasingly asking those retailers for one more thing when they get their purchases home: help.
USGBC: Environmental Impact of PVC Comparable with
Arlington, VA, December 23--A new draft report from the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) PVC Task Group finds that the environmental and health impacts of vinyl used in building products are comparable to those of competing materials, the Vinyl I
Mohawk Reschedules 4Q Earnings Release
Calhoun, GA, December 23--Mohawk Industries, Inc. is rescheduling its fourth quarter 2004 earnings release from February 10, 2005 to February 15, 2005 due to additional requirements under Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.