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Washington, DC, February 16, 2007—Housing starts fell to their lowest point in nearly a decade in January, as housing starts plunged 14.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.408 million, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
London, England, February 16, 2007--A new seminar will take place at this year's Data Centres Europe event to address the rising concern for power efficiency and sustainability in the Data Centre (www.datacentres.com/dce)
Washington, DC, February 16, 2007--Wholesale prices fell in January on a drop in energy prices, while core prices increased modestly, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Alexandria, VA, February 16, 2007--A distinguished panel of judges will be deciding which winning entries will be sharing in the total $36,000 prize money that’s being presented at this year’s Spectrum and Prism Awards.
Atlanta, GA, February 16, 2007--Surfaces 2007 proved to be a tremendous success for the 35 Brand partners showing in the Wools of New Zealand area.
LasVegas, NV, February 16, 2007--Amorim Revestimentos, the manufacturer of Wicanders Cork Oak floors has rolled out their newest product at the 2007 Surfaces Show: Wicanders’ patented HPS or High Performance Surface finish.
Atlanta, GA, February 14, 2007--Home Depot is closing a 9-month-old call center that coordinated flooring installations and is shutting down its Floor Store concept as it shifts resources back into the stores, the company said Wednesday.
Lancaster, PA, February 14, 2007--Armstrong's Locking Hardwood flooring was honored with the prestigious 2007 American Building Products Awards from Home magazine, a leading consumer shelter publication.
Calhoun, GA, February 15, 2007--Mohawk Industries in the fourth quarter posted net earnings that were up 30% to $129.5 million and diluted earnings per share that were up 29% to $1.90.
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007 - Builder confidence continued to rise in February, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today.