American Hardwood at Exhibition in China
Beijing, China, June 9--The 10th Southeast Asia and Greater China Convention of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) welcomed visitors in Beijing.
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Globus Cork wins ADEX Award
Bronx, NY, June 9--Globus Cork Inc. won a Platinum level ADEX award. The ADEX Awards are sponsored by Design Journal, an international trade magazine for interior designers and architects.
Toll Bros CFO Sees No Housing Bubble
Horsham, PA, June 9--Homebuilder stocks have been on a tear, with housing and real estate prices soaring in many parts of the country, but Joel Rassman doesn't think the industry faces a speculative bubble.
Ekowood of Malaysia Targets New Markets
Selangor, Malaysia, June 9--Ekowood International Bhd, a hardwood flooring manufacturer, expects sales to grow between 15 and 20 per cent this year with major contribution coming from new markets including West Asia and China, according to the Business Ti
Home Depot Leases Distribution Center In NJ
Atlanta, GA, June 10--The Home Depot Inc. has signed a lease for 318,000 square feet at the Haines Industrial Center in Burlington County, N.J.
Sears Reports Loss in First Quarter
Hoffman Estates, June 8—-Sears Holdings posted a loss in its fiscal first quarter. The company said that retail sales tumbled as consumers shunned lawn and garden goods and lightweight apparel because of soggy and chilly weather.
Entrepreneurs Take Ohio Flooring Business Independ
Columbus, Ohio, June 8--A pair of Columbus businessmen have acquired the Ohio assets of the Invironmentalists in the hopes of creating their own legacy, according to Business First Columbus.
Revalued China Currency May Impact U.S.
New York, NY, June 8--Sometimes you must be careful what you wish for. That may end up being the case with the United States' push to get China to revalue its currency.
StonePeak Ceramics To Hold Grand Opening On June 1
Crossville, TN, June 7, 2005 - StonePeak Ceramics, Inc., a new porcelain ceramic tile company exclusively dedicated to the American market, is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, June 11.
Herman Miller Sees Growth in Technology
Zeeland, MI, June 8--Herman Miller Inc. is outperforming most of its rivals in the office furniture market, but the company is betting that it can grow in areas that have little to do with high-end chairs and tables.