Mannington Expands Territories of Elias Wilf and N
Salem, NJ, December 13, 2005--Mannington Mills announced that it will be expanding the territories of two of its key distributors in the Northeast -- Elias Wilf and NRF.
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Koch Extends Georgia-Pacific Offer
Wichita, KS, December 13, 2005--Koch Forest Products Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., said Monday it granted a four-day extension for its tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Georgia-Pacific Corp.
NAR: Historically Strong Home Sales Expected in 20
Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--The housing market for 2005 is headed for a fifth consecutive annual record, and sales in 2006 are expected to be the second best year ever, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners Receive A
Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, a California firm, is the recipient of the 2006 AIA Architecture Firm Award.
Online Holiday Shopping Up 33%
New York, NY, December 13, 2005--Nielsen//NetRatings announced that its Holiday eShopping Index saw a 33 percent year-over-year increase in the total number of online shopping trips during the week ending December 4th.
Stavropoulos to Retire as Dow Chairman, Liveris Na
Midland, MI, December 13, 2005--The Dow Chemical Co., announced that William S. Stavropoulos will retire as chairman of the board, effective April 1, 2006. Dow's Board of Directors has elected Andrew N. Liveris, president and chief executive officer (
Domotex Middle East 50% Booked Within a Month
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 12, 2005--The organizers of Domotex Middle East, the regional trade show for carpets and floor coverings, have announced that 50 per cent of next May's exhibition has been booked in less than a month, according to
LEED-CS Public Comment Period Now Open
Washington, DC, December 12, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is now soliciting comments on the first draft of the LEED for Core and Shell Rating System (LEED-CS).
Inspection Solutions Brings Change to Inspection R
Zion, IL, December 12, 2005--Inspect Solutions, Inc., announces that they are currently testing immediate inspection report writing in the field.
Swift Joins Chromcraft Board
Delphi, IN, December 12, 2005 --Chromcraft Revington, Inc., announced the expansion of its Board of Directors with the election of three new Directors. Craig R. Stokely, John D. Swift and John R. Hesse have been elected to the Company's Board.