Smart Carpet Technology to be Featured in Tech Mus
San Jose, CA, November 8, 2005 8, 2005--Echelon Corporation has announced that its technology will be featured in The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California starting in February 2006.
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Linens N Things to Be Acquired
Clifton, NJ, November 8, 2005-- Home accessories retailer Linens N Things Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to be acquired by a company formed by Apollo Management LP in a deal worth about $1.3 billion.
Former Home Depot Exec Name President of CCA’s Out
St. Louis, MO, November 9, 2005--CCA Global Partners announced the appointment of Eric Demaree as President of the Retail Flooring Outlet Division.
Toll Brothers Expects 2006 Earnings to Fall Short
Horsham, PA, November 8, 2005—Homebuilder Toll Brothers reported record fourth-quarter revenue, but warned new home deliveries and earnings next year would probably fall short of its expectations.
Philadelphia Installers Get State-Of-The-Art Train
Philadelphia, PA, November 8, 2005--The craft of floor covering will now be taught in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility for the professionals of INSTALL Local 1823.
Dixie Shifts Some Production to Georgia
Atmore, AL, November 8, 2005--Approximately 60 employees of the Masland Carpet Atmore Division were laid off last week as part of restructuring by The Dixie Group to accommodate future growth of the company.
Furniture, Flooring Retailer Reopens in Pennsylvan
Harrisburg, PA, November 8, 2005--A furniture and flooring store has reopened in the Harrisburg area with the original owner determined to restore its good name.
Gracewood Design Intros Floorcloths
San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2005--Gracewood Design, an American floor covering & floor treatment design firm, announced the introduction of its floorcloth product line to the western United States market.
Canada Housing Starts Drop 10%
Toronto, Ontario, November 8, 2005--New home construction in Canada fell 10% in October, but remained at an elevated level amid low interest rates and high employment.
USGBC Announces 2005 Leadership Award Recipients
Washington, D.C., November 7, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the 2005 recipients of the Fourth Annual Leadership Awards.