Hakatai Glass Tile Makes TV Debut
Ashland, OR, March 9, 2006--Hakatai Enterprises, Inc., a glass tile importer and distributor, played a major role in one of the most visible home building projects of 2005.
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Monster Employment Index Up Sharply in February
New York, NY, March 9, 2006-- The Monster Employment Index moved sharply higher in February, as a majority of industries, occupations, and all nine U.S. Census Bureau regions registered increased online job availability during the month.
Carpet One Members Vote Momeni Rug Top Pick
Manchester, NH, March 9, 2006--At their recent annual winter convention in Anaheim, California, Carpet One invited members to vote for the best overall area rug presented by vendors.
Lear Widens Loss in 2005
Southfield, MI, March 9, 2006--Lear Corp., a supplier electronics, seating and flooring to the automotive market, said it widened its 2005 loss by $6 million, the result of price disputes.
Orange Glo Intros Hard Surface Flooring Cleaner
Denver, CO, March 9, 2006--Orange Glo International introduced the Orange Glo Laminate, Vinyl, Tile & More Floor Care System.
JanelleStyle Pens License Agreement with Chandra R
Smyrna, GA, March 9, 2006--Designer Janelle Jarous Lampp has signed a license with Chandra Rugs, a newly formed venture.
Trade Gap Widens in January
Washington, DC, March 9, 2006--The trade deficit continued to expand in January after setting a new annual record in 2005, a government report showed Thursday.
New Zealand’s Feltex Senior Staffers Jump To Godfr
Wellington, New Zealand, March 8, 2006--New Zealand carpet maker Feltex Carpets Ltd., has lost two of its most senior Australian sales managers to rival companies in recent weeks.
Mortgage Applications Steady in Latest Survey
Washington, DC, March 8, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 3.
St. Louis Fed President Pool: Housing to Level Off
St. Louis, MO, March 8, 2006--The housing sector may already be cooling, but it should level off at high levels and not undermine the country's economic expansion, St. Louis Federal Reserve president William Poole said on Wednesday.