Daltile Signs for 5th Season of “Extreme Makeover"
Dallas, TX, September 27, 2007--Daltile has signed on for its fifth consecutive season as tile provider to ABC’s hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
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UK’s Topps Tile Sees Downturn as Good for Business
London, England, September 27, 2007--Tile and flooring group Topps Tiles says it is well placed to withstand any housing market slowdown as customers invest in the home rather than moving.
Rugmark Grows with Certified Child-Labor Free Rugs
Washington, DC, September 25, 2007-- A growing number of U.S. rug consumers are factoring social responsibility into their rug purchasing decisions by selecting rugs with the RugMark certification label.
Hakatai Glass Featured in AIA Austin Home Tour
Ashland, OR, September 25, 2007--Hakatai Enterprises Inc. was specified for inclusion in a custom renovation of a 1940’s home in Austin, Texas, part of the annual AIA Austin Homes Tour.
Consumer Confidence Declines Again
New York, NY, September 25, 2007--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in August, fell further in September.
Charity Golf Tournament Renamed for Greenberg
Manchester, NH, September 20, 2007—The annual CCA Global Partners sponsored golf tournament has been renamed the Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament in honor of its founder, Alan Greenberg.
Durable Goods Orders Off in August
Washington, DC, September 26, 2007—Durable goods orders were off 4.9% in August, after a revised 6.1% gain in July, according to the Commerce Department.
Bentley Prince Street Named Great Place to Work
City of Industry, CA, September 26, 2007-- Bentley Prince Street is one of the “Best Places To Work in Los Angeles,” according to a Los Angeles Business Journal report released this week.
Mortgage Apps Off in Latest Survey
Washington, DC, September 26, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 21.
Spanish Tile Exports Up Through June
Castellón, Spain, September 26, 2007—The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association said its sector exported to 176 different countries during the first six months of 2007.