The Contrasting Bamboo Stories of China and India
Dehra Dun, India, April 18--From toothpicks to baskets, furniture to lacquer ware, mats to musical instruments, from toys to walking sticks, bamboo can make it all.
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Manufacturers Encouraged by Asbestos Fund Plan
Washington, DC, April 18--The trade association representing U.S. manufacturers said on Friday it was encouraged by a Senate plan to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund, but stopped short of an endorsement.
NAHB Will Relocate International Builders’ Show fo
Washington, DC, April 17--At its annual spring board meeting, the Board of Directors of the National Association of Home Builders voted not to hold its 2007 and 2008 conventions in Atlanta.
Kährs Selected for 2005 New Southern Home in Orlan
Altamonte Springs, FL, April 18--Kährs International is rapidly gaining the attention of builders, designers and architects as it places a new focus on reaching these markets.
Freddie Mac Looks Ahead
Washington, DC, April 18--Here are some highlights from Freddie Mac’s April 2005 Economic Outlook released last week.
Consumer Sentiment Falls
Ann Arbor, MI, April 15--The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index fell to 87.7 in mid-April from 92.6 in March, according to media reports on the proprietary research.
Godfrey Named Invista Interiors Residential Mktg D
Atlanta, GA, April 15—-Invista Interiors Business announced today that Tony Godfrey has been appointed to national marketing director, Residential Flooring.
Bankruptcy Reform Bill Passes
Washington, DC, April 15--The most sweeping rewrite of U.S. bankruptcy laws in a quarter century will take effect six months after President Bush signs a bill that Congress sent to him Thursday.
Import Prices Up 1.8% in March
Washington, DC, April 15—-Import prices rose 1.8 percent in March, a rise that followed a 0.8 percent increase in February, according to a Labor Department report issued today.
Sherwin-Williams Raises 1Q Guidance
Cleveland, OH, April 15--Sherwin-Williams said its first-quarter net income will surpass earlier forecasts because of higher-than-expected sales.