Canada's Q1 GDP Up 3.8%
Ottawa, Ontario, May 31, 2006--Canada's economy powered ahead by a stronger-than-expected 3.8 percent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, thanks to a rebound in housing investment and a pick-up consumer spending.
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Delaware Retailer Wins Small Business Award
Dover, DL, May 30, 2006--Dmitar Sijan is living the American dream. The 42-year-old Yugoslavia native came to the United States in 1991 to escape the war in his home country.
Chicago PMI Up Again
Chicago, IL, May 31, 2006--Business activity expanded in the Chicago region for the 37th consecutive month in May, the National Association of Purchasing Managers-Chicago said Wednesday.
Free Carpet Installation Training Offered in Gulf
Biloxi, MS, May 31, 2006--Construction-related training is being offered tuition-free at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Jefferson Davis Campus. The 120-hour class is part of Project Retrain, a specialized training program that teaches skil
Laticrete Celebrates 50 Years
Orlando, FL, May 31, 2006—Laticrete International celebrated its 50th anniversary as a producer of innovative tile and stone installation systems in grand style during Coverings 2006 in Orlando, Florida.
Armstrong Calls for Installer Certification
Lancaster, PA, May 31, 2006--In an industry crowded with flooring options but lacking in trained installers, Armstrong Floor Products issues a call to experienced flooring installers to achieve recognition and professional benefits as an Armstrong Certifi
Berry Floor & B&Q Get Favorable Patent Ruling
Waregem, Belgium, May 31, 2006--The London Patents County Court has recently ruled in favour of Berry Floor and its customer B&Q in the courtcase that Unilin had started back in 2002 in the UK for patent infringement.
Mid East's Hospitality Boom Fuels Carpet Deman
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 31, 2006--The Middle East's hospitality sector boom, which industry experts predict will see some US $15 billion invested in up to 2,000 new hotels throughout the region in the coming five years.
China Extends Anti-Dumping Probe on Laminate Overl
Bejing, China, May 30, 2006--The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Monday it would extend the anti-dumping investigation against wear resistant overlay, a critical component of laminate flooring, produced in the United States and the European Union, by si
Mountain Lumber Intros Engineered Antique Flooring
Rukersville, VA, May 30, 2006--Mountain Lumber, the industry leader in antique reclaimed woods, announces the availability of engineered antique wood flooring that achieves a new level of beauty, quality and accessibility for reclaimed wood flooring.