4Q GDP Revised Up to 1.7%
Washington, DC, March 30, 2006--The economy was slightly stronger in the fourth quarter than previously thought. Gross domestic product grew at a 1.7%.
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ASCR Backs Colorado House Bill 06-1006
Columbia, Maryland, March 29, 2006--At its recent meeting in Savannah, Ga., the board of directors
Poll Shows Women Rule Home Improvements
Golden, CO, March 30, 2006--What do women and home improvement contractors have in common? They both agree the man of the house is not the primary decision maker when it comes to managing home improvement projects, at least according to a survey released
Kronospan and Kronotex Acquire Shares of Välinge
Viken, Sweden - March 30, 2006--In 2005 Välinge entered into a license and cooperation agreement regarding laminate flooring with Kronospan (Kronospan Technical Co. Ltd) and Kronotex (Flooring Technologies Ltd.).
Mannington’s Online Ads Receive Award
Salem, NJ, March 30, 2006--Mannington Mills, Inc., announced today that it received the 2006 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) “Best Manufacturing Rich Media Online Ad” Award for its innovative online campaign.
Report: Insurers Still Unready for Asbestos
London, England, March 30, 2006—Many insurance groups remain seriously underfunded to meet potential liabilities from long-tail asbestos and environmental claims,
Shaw Among Top 100 Training Companies
Dalton, GA, March 29, 2006--Shaw has again been recognized by Training magazine as one of its annual “Top 100” training companies. Each year thousands of companies are nominated and apply for a coveted position in the Top 100.
Interface Sells Dealer Network
Atlanta, GA, March 30, 2006--Interface, Inc., today announced the completion of the sale of its Resource Connect aligned dealer network, and the transition of the network to private ownership.
Mannington Intros New Hardwoods
Salem, NJ, March 29, 2006 This spring, Mannington is taking flooring fashion to new heights with an array of new hardwood introductions.
Remodeling Spending At All-Time High
Washington, DC, March 29, 2006--Passing $200 billion for the first time, Americans spent an estimated $210 billion on residential remodeling in 2005, based on the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) analysis of recently released third-quarter re