Saicis Launches Porcelain Series, Giaietto
Montreal, Quebec, June 8--Unmatched hues and striking textures represent Saicis’ latest HI-TECH Gres porcelain tile series: Giaietto.
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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.
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.
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.
Furniture Brands To Close Plants
St. Louis, MO, June 8-- Furniture Brands International Inc., the nation's largest residential furniture company, said Tuesday that it will cut about 1,250 jobs as it closes four plants in North Carolina and imports more of its goods.
Steuler Focuses on US Market
Mühlacker, Germany, June 8--One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of high-quality, high-design ceramic tile materials, has set its sights on the United States marketplace.
Wholesale Inventories Jump in April
Washington, DC, June 8--Wholesale inventories rose 0.8 percent in April, according to the Commerce Department. Economists had forecast a 0.4 percent increase April inventories.
EAU Intros Advanced Electrolyzed Oxidative Empower
Lindon, UT, June 7--Electric Aquagenics Unlimited, Inc. introducted a new version of their Empowered Water Pathogen Intervention System based on substantially larger EO cells.
SensiTile Debuts Light Sensitive Tiles
New York, June 7--SensiTile debuted its inaugural product range at the 2005 International Contemporary Furniture Fair, New York.
Survey Shows Looming Shortage of Skilled Labor Wil
Peoria, IL, June 7--The looming shortfall of skilled labor in the U.S. will cost manufacturers an average $50 million from their bottom lines, according to results of a just conducted survey commissioned by Advanced Technology Services.