Leading Indicators Slide in January
New York, February 17--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.3 percent, the coincident index remained unchanged and the lagging index increased 0.3 percent in January.
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Bruce Hardwood Introducing New Lines in 2005
Lancaster, PA, February 17--Consumers will see an array of new Bruce Hardwood Flooring in 2005, starting with 59 new choices across eight lines including a new Distressed Oak collection.
US Floors Buys Natural Cork
Dalton, GA, February 17--US Floors bought Natural Cork and is now operating under the brand names Natural Floors and Natural Cork.
Mullican Tech 101 Schedule Announced
Johnson City, TN, February 16--A new year means new opportunities, and Mullican Flooring is gearing up for another year of Mullican Tech 101. The two-day training classes are free and provide a better understanding of hardwood flooring.
Carpet One Presents Awards at Winter Convention
Manchester, NH, February 16--Carpet One congratulates the top retailers and industry leaders who were recently recognized at the 2005 Carpet One International Winter Convention held in Grapevine, Texas.
Chinese Building Materials Exports Up 34% in 2004
Beijing, China, February 16--China's exports of building materials and non-metallic minerals reached US$7.118 billion in 2004, an increase of 34.4 per cent year on year, a record high since 1997, according to Asia Pulse.
Bipartisan Support Sought for Stalled Asbestos Bil
Washington, DC, February 16--Senators are trying to jump-start stalled efforts on asbestos legislation by forging a bipartisan plan from proposals by Republican Sen. Arlen Specter and Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein, lawmakers said on Tuesday.
Home Depot Canada Recruiting Mature Workers
Toronto, Ontario, February 16--Home Depot Canada, according to the Globe and Mail, announced plans yesterday to actively recruit employees in the 50-and-up age bracket to support its expansion strategy.
Armstrong Launches Two New Resilient Collections
Lancaster, PA, February 16--Style and design, with the emphasis on current, on-trend patterns, is the imprint of the newest resilient flooring from Armstrong Floor Products.
Mannington Hardwood Floors Featured on 'This O
Salem, NJ, February 16--Mannington Mills Inc. is the exclusive flooring sponsor of the 25th Anniversary project for This Old House. Named "The Carlisle House," it is situated in a suburb northwest of Boston, Mass. and features over 5,000 square feet of Ma