Builder Optimism Up for Rental Apartments, Off for
Washington, DC, February 10, 2006--Builder confidence in the multifamily rental market surged in the fourth quarter of 2005, with strong consumer demand becoming evident in all segments.
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Cevisama 2006 Kicks Off
Valencia, Spain, February 9, 2006--Spain’s ceramic tile industry is the star of the 2006 Cevisama trade fair in Valencia, February 7-11.
Wholesale Inventories Up 1%
Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--Wholesale inventories increased 1% in December, led by growing stockpiles of autos and drugs, according to the Commerce Department.
Turk Named Dal-Tile President
Dallas, TX, February 7, 2006--Harold G. Turk has been named president of Dal-Tile Corp, he will replace Chris Wellborn in the post.
Congoleum Files New Reorganization Plan
Mercerville, NJ, February 7, 2006--Congoleum Corp. said it has filed a modified plan and disclosure statement with the Bankruptcy Court. Under the terms of the modified plan, Congoleum would make a contribution to the plan trust consisting of 3.8 million
Beaulieu Announces Beau-Tech Installer Certificati
Dalton, GA, February 7, 2006--Beaulieu of America today announced the creation of Beau-Tech, its new installer certification program that takes the company’s commitment to providing the best education and training of carpet professionals to a new level.
Beaulieu's Mission: To Be the Best Carpet Manu
Las Vegas, NV, February 6, 2006-–Years ago, Beaulieu of America set out to become the best carpet manufacturer in the industry. This year's Surfaces revealed the steps it has taken in that direction.
Jobless Rate Off to 4.7%. Payrolls
Washington, DC, February 3, 2006--The unemployment rate fell to a 5-year low of 4.7% in January as 193,000 jobs were added to nonfarm payrolls, the Labor Department said Friday.
Armstrong Cuts More Jobs
Lancaster, PA, February 2, 2006--Armstrong World Industries is eliminating dozens of office jobs at its Columbia Avenue headquarters, outsourcing the work to India, employees say.
H.B. Fuller to Acquire Assets of Roanoke
St. Paul MN, February 1, 2006--H.B. Fuller and Roanoke Companies Group, Inc. jointly announced today that they have entered into an asset purchase agreement under which a subsidiary of H.B.