INSTALL Will Promote Quality Installation At Surfa
St. Louis, MO, Jan.6--More than 3,000 architects, designers, facility managers and others who write specifications for construction projects are expected to attend Surfaces 2004.
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Construction Spending Up
Washington, DC, Jan. 5--Construction spending boomed more than expected in November to a fresh record high, a government report showed on Monday as persistently low mortgage interest rates spurred an unprecedented rate of building.
Home Depot May Acquire UK Chain
London, England, Jan. 5--Shares in British home improvements retailer Kingfisher Plc surged over five percent on Monday after a weekend press report rekindled talk that Home Depot is considering a takeover.
Wolk Named To WFCA Hall of Fame
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 5--Herb Wolk, CFE, a prominent New York floorcovering retailer, has been voted into the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Industry Hall of Fame.
Cloud Carpets Acquires Carpet Barn
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 4--For customers of the Carpet Barn, the New Year became a little happier Friday. Another carpet company announced it's taking over the Carpet Barn's operations, according to KLASTV Las Vegas.
Greenspan Defends Fed's Risk Management Strate
San Diego, CA, Jan. 4--Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan took another step Saturday to secure his place in history.
Survey: Hiring To Pick Up in 2004
New York, Jan 2--The jobless recovery may need a new nickname in 2004. That's because rising corporate profits and steady economic growth are expected to prompt companies to hire workers more aggressively in the months ahead.
Congoleum Gets Claimants' Approval, Files Bank
Mercerville, NJ, Dec. 31--Congoleum Corporation announced today that it has obtained the asbestos claimant votes necessary for approval of its pre-packaged Chapter 11 plan of reorganization and has proceeded with its bankruptcy filing.
Laufen To Relocate Eastern U.S. Distribution Cente
Suffolk, VA, Jan 2--Laufen Ceramic Tile announced it will move into Commonwealth Storage Buildings in Suffolk, the new center for importing, warehousing, and distributing their ceramic tile products in the eastern United States.
Coverings Adds Programs
Alexandria, VA, Dec. 29--National Trade Productions (NTP), the show management company for Coverings, has announced that the 2004 show will offer a variety of speakers.