German Parquet Firm Gets New Marketing Head
Rosenheim, Germany, June 2, 2009--Holger Burkhardt has been named head of marketing at Hamberger Flooring GmbH & Co., Germany's largest parquet manufacturer.
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Tarkett Seeks Full Ownership of Sintelon AD
Chagrin Falls, OH, June 1, 2009--Tarkett has launched an offer to acquire in full its subsidiary Sintelon AD, listed on the Belgrade Stock Exchange.
Construction Spending Rose Unexpectedly in April
Washington, DC, June 1, 2009--U.S. construction spending unexpectedly rose in April as the housing slump eased and more commercial projects got underway.
Oil Prices Continue Upward Trend
New York, NY, June 1, 2009--Oil prices rose past $68 a barrel Monday to a new high for the year, helped by gains in Asian stock markets amid hopes that the global slump is easing.
NWFA Gives Golden Mallet Awards
St. Louis, MO, June 1, 2009--The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2009 Golden Mallet award recipients during its convention in Long Beach, Calif. April 28 – May 1.
Surveys Show Global Manufacturing on The Mend
London, England, June 1, 2009--World stock markets rose strongly Monday after closely-watched manufacturing surveys reinforced hopes that the global economy may start to recover by the second half of the year.
Consumer Spending Down, Income Up
Washington, DC, June 1, 2009--Consumer spending fell in April from March, despite personal income posting the largest increase in 11 months, the Commerce Department said.
Home Improvement Spending Expected To Fall in '09
New York, NY, June 1, 2009--Analysts at Fitch Ratings say home improvement spending is down for the second straight year.
Mapei Celebrating 35 Years in Puerto Rico
Deerfield Beach, FL, June 1, 2009--Mapei marked its 35th year of conducting business in Puerto Rico.
New Carpet Manufacturer Operates Only Via Web
Saraland, AL, May 28, 2009--Whitespace is a new web-based carpet brand and is the first to operate exclusively from an online platform, the company said.