63% of Iran’s Hand-Woven Carpets Exported to Germa
Tehran, Iran, October 24, 2005--In the first half of this year, Iranian hand-woven carpets worth $197,141,000 have been exported abroad; 63% have been sent to Germany and the United States.
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Economy Casts Cloud Over High Point
High Point, NC, October 24, 2005--Furniture and craft makers at a big trade show this week were cautiously optimistic that their industry can weather uncertain times as higher energy costs and rising interest rates threaten to constrain consumer spending
cmi Announces Joint Venture with AMS Imports
Pawtucket, RI, October 24, 2005--cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.), a manufacturer of a complete line of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, has entered into a joint venture with AMS Imports, Inc. of Amherst, Massachussetts.
Spector: Asbestos Bill to See Senate Vote Early Ne
Washington, DC, October 24, 2005--Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has pledged to bring a $140 billion asbestos trust fund bill to a vote early next year, one of the legislation's sponsors, Sen. Arlen Specter, said on Friday.
Nature Stone Franchise Opens in D.C.
Bedford, OH, October 25--Nature Stone founder and owner Russ Masetta today announced the opening of a Washington, D.C. franchise for its popular stone and epoxy flooring, its first in a major United States metropolitan area.
New Zealand Retailer in Receivership
Auckland, New Zealand, October 24, 2005—A retail flooring chain has gone under, but customers who have paid for materials are being promised their orders will be filled.
New Mexico Retailer Flooded with Rugs form New Orl
Santa Fe, NM, October 24, 2005--More than a month after Hurricane Katrina flooded much of New Orleans, a Santa Fe business remains flooded with rugs from a New Orleans store.
Tile of Spain and Dwell Magazine Offer Trip to Cev
Miami, FL, October 24, 2005--Tile of Spain and Dwell magazine are offering a sweepstakes for one lucky winner to receive a trip for two to Spain to visit Cevisama, the international ceramic tile exposition held in Valencia.
Old Barn Wood in Demand
Minneapolis, MN, October 25, 2005--Old barns have become a hot commodity as designers of luxury home seek seasoned timber to give new buildings a vintage look, worrying those who want to preserve the barns and a piece of the Minnesota's history.
von Kantzow Named CEO/President Nomacorc
Zebulon, NC, October 25, 2005--Nomacorc, the world's leading manufacturer of synthetic closures to the wine industry, today announced Lars von Kantzow as the company's new chief executive officer and president.