Asbestos Group Praises Senate Legislation
Washington, DC, May 30, 2006--The Asbestos Study Group, a group of U.S. companies representing over 1.5 million workers, lauded revised asbestos legislation introduced recently in the Senate.
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1st Annual IIDA/Metropolis Awards Announced
May 26, 2006, Chicago, IL--The International Interior Design Association has announced the winners of its first annual Smart Environments Awards, co-sponsored by publishing partner Metropolis Magazine. Winners were chosen from projects submitted from inte
GCC Flooring Sector Set for Four-Fold Annual Growt
Dubai, United Arab Emirites, May 30, 2006--The GCC flooring industry is set for four-fold annual growth in the coming decade, according to industry experts.
Home Depot Investors Criticize CEO Pay, Arrogance
Atlanta, GA, May 26, 2006--Home Depot shareholders had harsh words for chairman and chief executive Robert Nardelli on Thursday, but rejected a proposal that would let investors cast an advisory vote on executive pay packages.
Consumer Sentiment Off May
Ann Arbor, MI, May 26, 2006--Consumer sentiment fell in May, a report showed on Friday.
Nourison Breaks Ground for New Facility
Calhoun, GA, May 26, 2006--Nourison Rug Corp., broke ground Wednesday for a 300,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility on U.S. 41 at Union Grove Road.
Kronospan Seeking Government Incentives
Bratislava, Slovakia, May 26, 2006--Kronospan wants to invest more than Sk12bn in Slovakia asking the government for investment incentives worth Sk3.64bn, says a document published by the Economy Ministry.
Personal Income, Spending Up Slightly
Washington, DC, May 26, 2006--Personal incomes rose 0.5 percent in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Teragren Signs With Distributor T&A Supply
Bainbridge Island, Washington, May 25, 2006--Teragren, manufacturer of environmentally-friendly bamboo flooring, panels and veneer, announced that it has signed an agreement with T&A Supply to exclusively provide Teragren bamboo flooring products to T&A’
1Q Commercial/Multifamily Originations Up 34%
Washington, DC, May 26, 2006--During the first quarter of 2006 commercial and multifamily mortgage bankers' loan originations increased 34.2 percent compared to the same quarter last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).