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Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2007--The Home Depot says that Frank Fernandez, executive vice president, secretary and general counsel, and Dennis Donovan, executive vice president, human resources, have resigned, effective February 14.
Washington, DC, February 7, 2007--The productivity of the U.S. nonfarm business sector soared in the fourth quarter, rising at an annual rate of 3% after a dismal 0.1% productivity loss in the third quarter, the Labor Department estimated Wednesday.
Singapore, Malaysia, February 7, 2007--The first International Hospitality Furniture Expo (IHFEX) which aims to tap the vibrant Middle Eastern market will debut at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre from 1 to 5 September 2007.
New York, NY, February 7, 2007--U.S. mortgage applications dropped last week, reflecting weaker demand for home purchase loans even as interest rates fell, an industry trade group said on Wednesday.
Atlanta, GA, February 7, 2007--Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC debuted a new solution for residential builders interested in protecting sub-floors before the roof and exterior walls go up during the initial stages of the construction process.
Devonport, Tasmania, Australia, February 7, 2007--Tascot Carpets, designers and manufacturers of commercial and residential carpets have introduced four new designs to their Primavera range of hospitality carpets.
San Francisco, CA, February 7, 2007--Louisiana-Pacific Corp. swung to a wider-than-expected loss in the fourth quarter as a drop in construction of new homes sapped demand for building products.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 7, 2007--Sales at Carpet Oasis, a much sought after venue for carpets and antiques during DSF 2006-2007, reached a monumental Dhs58 million, with Dhs37 million worth of business conducted between merchants.
Chicago, Ill., February 7, 2007--Frank Blake, Home Depot Inc.'s month-long chief executive, made bold statements about conciliation and corporate governance when he named a dissident shareholder to his board this week.
Kaisersesch, Germany, February 2, 2007--Prior to the Domotex in 2007 Classen had reached an agreement with Välinge AB (Sweden) offering a vertical locking system which covered joint marketing and licensing for various types of flooring products.