Iran Carpet Exports Totaled $418 Million
Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2009--National Carpet Center said that Iran’s export of hand-woven carpets in 2008-9 amounted to $418 million, marking an increase of over $20 million compared to 2007-8.
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Mannington Commercial Begins VCT Recycling
Calhoun, GA, May 12, 2009--Mannington Commercial has begun an environmental initiative to reclaim and recycle post-consumer vinyl composition tile.
First Time Home Buyers Push Overall Prices Lower
Washington, DC, May 12, 2009--Home prices fell in nearly nine out of every 10 U.S. cities in the first quarter of this year as first-time buyers looking for bargains dominated the market.
Employment Trends Index Becoming More Positive
New York, NY, May 11, 2009--While the U.S. job market weakened at a slower pace in April, workforce growth is unlikely to resume this year, the Conference Board said on Monday.
BuildDirect Says Bamboo Its Most Popular Flooring
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 12, 2009--Online building materials manufacturer-wholesaler BuildDirect.com is providing users with a real-time glimpse into the most popular products viewed, sampled, rated, and sold.
Huber Engineered Woods Gets NAHB Green Nod
Charlotte, NC, May 12, 2009--Huber Engineered Woods LLC has earned the National Association of Home Builders Research Center Green Approved mark for its AdvanTech flooring and ZIP System roof and wall sheathing.
Trade Deficit Widened in March
Washington, DC, May 12, 2009--The Commerce Department said Tuesday the trade deficit widened to $27.6 billion in March, slightly lower than the $29 billion gap that economists had forecast.
Anderson Urges Execs To Take Broad View of Profits
San Francisco, CA, May 11, 2009--Why don't CEOs of major corporations think about things like sustainability or take creative approaches to reducing waste and energy?
Employment Growth Unlikely Until Next Year
Washington, DC, May 11, 2009--The White House said it is unlikely to see employment growth until 2010 even if economic activity begins to pick up later this year, according to a report Sunday.
Survey Shows Homeowners Ready To Remodel
Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2009--A national study indicates a much improved outlook for the home improvement industry in 2009, as well as significant shifts in the way homeowners invested in their homes in the first quarter of 2009.