Galleher Sells Business to Itochu
Santa Fe Springs, California, February 13, 2007--Galleher, Inc., a privately-held floor covering distributor located in Santa Fe Springs, California, has agreed to sell its business to Itochu Corporation.
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Wood China Scheduled for April
Shanghai, China, February 13, 2007--Wood China 2007, which is sponsored by the China Timber Distribution Association (CTDA), is scheduled for April 27-29, 2007.
Two More Extractors Earn CRI Gold Seal
Dalton, GA, February 13, 2007--A pair of U.S. Products portables has been added to the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), Seal of Approval category for extractor equipment.
Greenbuild 2007 Moves From L.A. to Chicago
Washington, DC, February 13, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the premiere green building conference in the world, is moving to Chicago for 2007.
Weekly Chain Store Sales Up vs. Last Year
New York, NY, February 13, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended Feb. 10 rose 3.9% compared to the year-ago period, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers Inc. and UBS Securities.
Trade Gap Widens in December
Washington, DC, February 13, 2007--The trade deficit widened in December and swelled to a new annual record, a government report showed Tuesday.
ServiceMaster 4Q Earnings Up
Downers Grove, IL, February 13, 2007--ServiceMaster posted higher quarterly earnings and said its review of strategic alternatives was going ahead.
Builders Testify Before Congress on Green Benefits
Washington, DC, February 13, 2007--Alaska home builder Jack Hebert told Congress today that the housing industry is committed to implementing green building techniques.
Kathy Ireland Exec Joins House of Taylor Jewelry
West Hollywood, CA, February 13, 2007--House of Taylor Jewelry today announced that Yossi Fixman has been named vice president of marketing.
Wellman to Combine Chemical-Based Units
Shrewsbury, NJ, February 13, 2007--Wellman, a polyester products and packaging resins maker, said it will combine its polyester fiber and PET resin into one chemical-based business segment.