Clayton Miller Launches Nest Sample Anthology
Dalton, GA, May 2, 2007--Nest by Clayton Miller has released the Nest Sample Anthology, featuring five new collections that bring 50 richly textured wool carpet designs to luxury residential projects.
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Halo Intros New Ultraviolet Vacuum
Charlotte, NC, May 2, 2007--Halo Technologies, Inc. today introduced the Halo UVX Ultraviolet Vacuum, the only vacuum on the market that uses ultraviolet light to safely and instantly kill dust mites.
Flip This House Selects Eco-Friendly Shaw Floors
Dalton, GA, May 2, 2007--A documentary series which follows the journey of real estate developers in top housing markets, A&E’s Flip This House selects eco-friendly Shaw flooring products for the latest episode.
Ceramic Tiles of Italy Readies for AIA Design Expo
New York, NY, May 2, 2007--The Tile Center of the Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with Confindustria Ceramica--on a brand new booth for the AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Exposition.
March Factory Orders up 3.1%
Washington, DC, May 2, 2007--Factory orders in March increased 3.1%, according to the Commerce Department. It was the biggest gain for gauge in a year.
Iran Dominates Global Carpet Market
Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2007--Iran’s Commerce Minister has said Iran occupies 41 percent of the global carpet market with its export value reaching $400m in 2006.
Carpetright Acquires Story Carpets
Rainham, England, May 2, 2007--Carpetright said it has reached an agreement to acquire Storeys, a floor covering specialist retailer based in the North East of England.
Millionaire’s Index Up 5 Points
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2007--Spectrem Group announced today that its Spectrem Millionaire Investor Index (SMII)(TM) advanced 10 points in April to 15, recording its third-biggest monthly advance ever.
MBA: Mortgage Apps Up, Refinance Apps Down
Washington, DC, May 2, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 27, 2007.
USGBC: Cradle to Cradle to Earn LEED Points
Washington, DC, May 2, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council said that projects seeking certification under the LEED Rating System can now earn points by using the Cradle to Cradle program for certified building products.