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Washington, DC, October 20, 2005--An ongoing working alliance between the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was cemented by way of a formal re-signing ceremony attended by leaders of
New York, NY, October 20, 2005--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.7 percent, the coincident index decreased 0.1 percent and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in September.
Washington, DC, October 20, 2005 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) officially introduced the Architecture Billings Index.
Wellington, New Zealand, October 20, 2005--The canned merger between carpet-makers Feltex and Godfrey Hirst won't be revived, but sharing a wool-scouring facility or trading plants are options the rivals will explore within the next few weeks.
Dalton, GA, October 19, 2005--Wanda Ellis, Executive Director of American Floorcovering Alliance, has been appointed by Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez to serve as a member of the Exporters’ Textile Advisory Committee (ETAC).
Buffalo Grove, IL, October 19, 2005--WarmlyYours, a leading manufacturer of radiant floor heating systems, has found another way to help contractors and remodelers demonstrate the comfort and luxury of radiant floor warming.
Amsterdam, NY, October 19, 2005--Demolition companies are lining up for a chance to be involved in the cleanup of a former carpet mill site. And on Tuesday they got their first look.
Karachi, Pakistan, October 19, 2005--Pakistan's carpet exports may face a decline in the current financial year due to the natural calamities in the United States and the skyrocketing oil prices.
Cincinnati, OH, October 19--Federated Department Stores named William P. McNamara chairman and chief executive of its Famous-Barr division, which will be renamed Macy's Midwest on Feb. 1.
High Point, NC, October 19, 2005--The Sumatra rug from Karastan is among 13 products being honored at Home Magazine’s Eleventh Annual American Furniture Awards.