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Domotex Middle East Wraps Up Today

Dubai, United Arab Emrates, May 30, 2006--Dubai's fastest-ever selling trade show was opened Sunday, May 28 by Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of Dubai World, with a prediction that Domotex Middle East will grow still further in future ye

Asbestos Group Praises Senate Legislation

Washington, DC, May 30, 2006--The Asbestos Study Group, a group of U.S. companies representing over 1.5 million workers, lauded revised asbestos legislation introduced recently in the Senate.

1st Annual IIDA/Metropolis Awards Announced

May 26, 2006, Chicago, IL--The International Interior Design Association has announced the winners of its first annual Smart Environments Awards, co-sponsored by publishing partner Metropolis Magazine. Winners were chosen from projects submitted from inte

1Q Commercial/Multifamily Originations Up 34%

Washington, DC, May 26, 2006--During the first quarter of 2006 commercial and multifamily mortgage bankers' loan originations increased 34.2 percent compared to the same quarter last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

Robina Adds Baseball Star to Sales Force

Kennesaw, GA, May 26, 2006--Robina Floors announced the addition of Matt Murray to the sales team. Matt will be the territory manager for Georgia where he will take care of retailers’ needs directly.

Teragren Signs With Distributor T&A Supply

Bainbridge Island, Washington, May 25, 2006--Teragren, manufacturer of environmentally-friendly bamboo flooring, panels and veneer, announced that it has signed an agreement with T&A Supply to exclusively provide Teragren bamboo flooring products to T&A’

Home Depot Investors Criticize CEO Pay, Arrogance

Atlanta, GA, May 26, 2006--Home Depot shareholders had harsh words for chairman and chief executive Robert Nardelli on Thursday, but rejected a proposal that would let investors cast an advisory vote on executive pay packages.

Nourison Breaks Ground for New Facility

Calhoun, GA, May 26, 2006--Nourison Rug Corp., broke ground Wednesday for a 300,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility on U.S. 41 at Union Grove Road.