California Retailer an ‘Extended Family’ Business
Modesto, CA, March 24, 2004--The office tucked inside Johnson Rug Co., looks as though it could be a room in Dennis and Sue Pankow's home,
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Durable Goods Orders Up 2.6%
Washington, DC, March 24, 2006--Orders for durable goods rebounded 2.6% in February after a sharp fall in the previous month, according to a Commerce Department report.
Community Welcomes Tarkett Venture
Clarion, PA, March 24, 2006--Forecasts of growing demand for laminate flooring mean Tarkett affiliate Clarion Boards Inc., will add a $40 to $50 million plant to its Pennsylvania fiberboard operation, adding some 100 new jobs to the area, noted grateful
Ardex Joins Wagner Electronics to Fight Moisture
Aliquippa, PA, March, 2006--Ardex Engineered Cements, has teamed up with Wagner Electronics to fight excessive moisture vapor emissions in new and existing concrete slabs-- a costly cause of failure.
Online Help-Wanted Index Down
New York, NY, March 23, 2006--According to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series, the number of job postings online in February dropped by 175,000 compared with January listings.
RadiciGroup to Take Part in Techtextil in Atlanta
Bergamo, Italy, March 23, 2006--RadiciGroup has been invited by the Texclubtec-Italian association for the development and promotion of technical and innovative fabrics--to take part in this year’s Techtextil North America in Atlanta, GA, from 28th to 30
Karastan Helps AIDS Charity
New York, NY, March 23, 2006--Peek-a-boo cutouts followed the circular shapes of Karastan’s new Aurora Arctic pattern that was used to carpet all surfaces--floor, walls, inside, outside--of an environment created for the ninth annual Dining By Design gala
Existing-Home Sales Up 5.2%
Washington, DC, March 23, 2006--Existing-home sales rose in February following five months of decline, indicating a stabilization is taking place in the market, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Columbia Flooring's New Appointments
Danville, VA, March 23, 2006--Columbia Flooring has announced three new appointments to the company's sales and marketing organization.
SBIC is NAHB’s Green Advocate of the Year
Washington, DC, March 23, 2006--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) announced that they have been named Green Advocate of the Year in the Group category.