Iranian Handicraft Exports Up 187%
Tehran, Iran, August 29--A senior handicraft industry official said that Iran’s handicraft exports from March to July this year rose by 187% to reach $57 mln.
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CRI's Green Label Plus for Adhesives Receives
Dalton, GA, August 29--A consortium of public agencies and California utilities has accepted CRI’s Green Label Plus testing program.
Tennant Co. Introduces Industrial Carpet Cleaner
Golden Valley, MN, August 29--Determined to clean up against competition, Tennant Co. has come up with a machine that scrubs dirt out of carpets with little water, letting them dry in a snap.
ServiceMagic Honors Best-in-Business Award Winner
Golden, CO, August 29--ServiceMagic Inc. announced its September 2005 Best-in-Business winner, Andersen Flooring, a full service residential flooring company in Texas.
High End Hong Kong Market Booming
Hong Kong, August 29--The majority of Hong Kong's architects and interior designers are back in business and making money now that the property market has returned to health.
Habitat ReStore Expanding Location in Ohio
Hamilton, Ohio, August 29--An agency dedicating to building new homes for low-income families has found a new, larger home for its fund-raising store, according to the Journal News.
Malaysian Flooring Market Set to Grow Stronger
Klang Valley, Malaysia, August 29--Hardwood flooring manufacturer Ekowood International Bhd expects its local market share to grow from the present 7% to more than 12% by 2007, said chief executive officer Tan Aik Sim.
Job Keeps Flooring Business Owner Grounded
Green Bay, WI, August 29--Rick De Mars began working in the flooring industry in 1971 at the age of 16 as a laborer on an installation crew and carpet-cleaning crew at L.P. Mooradian Co. and did so until he graduated from high school in 1973.
USDA Announces Funds to Help Ohio Help Fight Ash B
Washington, DC, August 26--Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns this week announced an additional $1.85 million in funding for the state of Ohio's emerald ash borer (EAB) eradication program.
Annual Flooring B2B Conference Sets Attendance Rec
Atlanta, GA, August 26--The annual Flooring B2B conference was held on August 16th and 17th at the 191 Club in downtown Atlanta.