Illinois Carpet One Moves to New Location
Crystal Lake, IL, March 7, 2006--Tim Gannon has come a long way since he began working at Carpet One Interiors' warehouse in 1985, according to the Northwest Herald.
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StonePeak Ceramics to Intro New Products at Coveri
Chicago, IL, March 7, 2006--StonePeak Ceramics, Inc., an American tile company that makes porcelain ceramic tile for residential and commercial use, will show two new product lines at Coverings this year.
Coverall Cleaning Concepts Announces Franchise Own
Boca Raton, FL, March 7, 2006--Coverall Cleaning Concepts has announced the recipients of their 2005 Franchise Owners of the Year Awards.
Chain Store Sales up 0.2% Last Week
New York, NY, March 7, 2006--Chain store sales rose 0.2 percent last week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers store sales index.
Lowe's Launches New Project Card Financing
Mooresville, NC, March 7, 2006--Lowe's is launching the new Project Card, which provides financing solutions for major home improvement projects.
Report: Half a Million More Asbestos Claims Expect
Washington, DC, March 7, 2006--According to a report released by the American Academy of Actuaries' Mass Torts Subcommittee, at least half a million more asbestos claims are expected over the next several decades.
William M. Bird Names Thomas VP of Sales
Charleston, SC, March 7, 2006--Todd Thomas has been promoted to vice president of sales with William M. Bird and Company, Inc. (WMB).
Sun Capital Acquires LINQ Polypropylene Fabric Pro
Boca, Raton, FL, March 7, 2006--Sun Capital Partners said one of its affiliates has acquired the stock of LINQ Industrial Fabrics, Inc., from American Industrial Partners.
Canadian Building Permits Off 19.3%
Ottawa, Ontario, March 6, 2006--The value of Canadian building permits issued in January fell a seasonally adjusted 19.3 percent from December's record level but still equaled the average monthly value in 2005, Statistics Canada said on Monday.
Factory Orders Off 4.5%
Washington, DC, March 6, 2006--New orders at factories fell 4.5 percent in January, slightly less than expected but still the biggest drop since July 2000, as orders for durables, machinery, computers, and aircraft fell, a government report showed on Mond