StonExpo Draws Good Crowd to Event
Dallas, TX, Nov. 4, 2008-- Attendance overall was down but solid at the StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas show Oct. 15-18, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
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Banks Tighten Standards on All Types of Loans
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2008--Banks held back on all sorts of lending, from home mortgages to credit cards and business loans, as the worst financial crisis in seven decades took a bigger toll on the economy.
Designer Dixon To Show Rugs at Atlanta Show
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 4, 2008--Designer Barry Dixon will unveil his exclusive new area rug designs with Megerian Oriental Rugs at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show in January.
Mohawk Reports Loss on Charges, Sees Better '09
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 4, 2008--Mohawk Industries reported a third-quarter loss as the faltering economy has pinched consumers.
Scandian Expands Suncrest Distribution
Houston, TX, Nov. 3, 2008--Scandian Wood Floors has expanded its distribution agreement with Suncrest Supply in the Southeastern U.S..
Factory Orders Fall Again in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2008--U.S. factory orders fell sharply in September for the second straight month, another sign that the manufacturing sector is slowing at a rapid pace.
Tandus Names Marketing Communications Director
Dalton, GA, Nov. 3, 2008--Tandus has promoted Tanya Koenen-Ogden to director of marketing communications.
Construction Spending Better Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2008--Construction spending fell less than expected in September.
Flores Resigns as President of Faus Group
Calhoun, GA, Oct. 31, 2008--Juan Flores said he has resigned as president of laminate maker Faus Group Inc.
Economists Say Recession To Last Through 2009
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2008--Most top economists believe the economy has fallen into a recession that will continue through next year.