Report: Domo to Pull out of Chemicals, Focus on Ca
Ghent, Belgium, September 20, 2005-—According to a report in Chemical Week, Domo is planning to pull out of the chemical business to focus on the production of carpets.
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Tarkett Commercial Announced Price Increase
Houston, TX, September 20--Tarkett Commercial will initiate a five to seven percent increase on all commercial resilient products effective Monday, October 31, 2005.
Turner Construction Praised in Greening the School
New York, N.Y., September 19, 2005 -- Turner Construction Company, the nation's leading general builder, received an accolade this weekend from former President Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative Conference, held in New York City.
AIA Responds to Hurricane Katrina
Washington, D.C., September 20, 2005--As part of its on-going response to Hurricane Katrina, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has established a number of initiatives to help architects affected by this disaster.
Housing Starts Drop 1.3% in August
Washington, DC, September 20, 2005—Housing starts were off 1.3% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.009 million units, according to the Commerce Department.
World's Largest Carpet to be Woven in Iran
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,September 18, 2005 -- Iran Carpet in Irna, Iran will weave the world's largest carpet measuring 6,000 square meters for the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, according to Payvand's Iran News
Wisconsin Retailer Covers the Basics
Madison, WI, September 19, 2005 -- Tom Sergenian, president of Sergenian's Floor Coverings and grandson of the company founder, stands in the store's showroom.
Birnbach Named Capel President & CEO
Troy, NC, September 19, 2005 -- Capel Incorporated, manufacturer and importer of area rugs since 1917, announced today that Eric Birnbach has joined the company as president and chief executive officer of Capel, Inc.
Cavalier to Build 2,000 Homes for FEMA Disaster
Addison, AL, September 19, 2005 -- Cavalier Homes, Inc. it has entered into an agreement with Georgia-based Circle B Enterprises, Inc. to build homes for delivery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of that agency's disaster reli
USGBC Supports School Building Initiatives for Cli
New York, NY, September 19, 2005 -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), The Turner Corporation and Haverford College, along with former President Clinton, announced a series of commitments aimed at transforming the way buildings in schools are design