Young Buyers Dominating New Home Market
Washington, DC, May 20--Households headed by Generation X-ers and members of the so-called "echo-boom" purchased 55 percent of all newly built homes sold in 2003.
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Assopiastrelle to Take Part in AIA Convention
Bologna, Italy, May 19--Assopiastrelle will take part in the AIA convention of the American Institute of Architects, May 19-21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
WFCA Hosting Laminate, Carpet Classes in June
Anaheim, CA, May 19--The RITE program will be conducting a Laminate class June 1-3, 2005 at the WFCA facilities located in Anaheim, CA.
Coverings Exhibitors Donate to Tile Partners for H
Orlando, FL, May 19--Coverings, the comprehensive tile and stone marketplace, announced that this year’s exhibitors donated more than 190 pallets of tile and tile materials to Tile Partners for Humanity.
Solutia Launches Amendment to DIP Financing
St. Louis, MO, May 19--Solutia Inc. has launched the process to amend its debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to improve pricing. The amendment would also provide for a six-month extension of the facility, through June 19, 2006.
Leading Indicators Off 0.2%
New York, NY, May 19--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.4 percent in April.
FloorTek Honors Industry Leaders with Annual Award
Dalton, GA, May 19--FloorTek, sponsored by the Dalton-based American Floorcovering Alliance, presented its Best of FloorTek awards to honor individuals and companies in the industry.
ROY Awards Planned for AmericasMart’s July Area Ru
Atlanta, GA, May 19--Annually during the July Atlanta International Area Rug Market, the nation’s premier area rug retailers are recognized and honored through AmericasMart’s acclaimed Rug Retailer of the Year Awards (ROY Awards).
Kathy Ireland Home by Shaw Intros ClearTouch Carpe
Los Angeles, CA, May 19--Kathy Ireland and Shaw Industries are expanding their association to make affordable wall-to-wall safe from stains...as long as it's from the revolutionary new ClearTouch carpet collection.
Fabulous Floors Magazine Launches Website
Ghent, NY, May 19—-Fabulous Floors magazine has launched a website to give designers, consumers, architects, builders and fashion-conscious members of the industry access to the latest flooring styles.