New Executive Committee, Board Members Elected at
Anaheim, CA, June 16--Aaron J. Pirner, CFE, will become chairman of the board of directors of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) effective July 1.
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Survey - Voters Concerned About Internet Security
Arlington, VA, June 15--The survey of likely voters reveals that voters are becoming increasingly insecure about using the Internet and are looking for Congress, industry and consumer groups to do more to keep them safe online.
New Interlocking Exercise Mat Rolled Out
Temple City, CA, June 16--The Tatami interlocking floor mat is new generation and comfortable flooring for yoga, martial arts and Exercise schools.
Commercial Real Estate Market on Uptrack with Lowe
Washington, DC, June 15--The commercial real estate market is improving as vacancy rates decline and rents firm up in all four commercial market sectors, according to the National Association of Realtors Commercial Real Estate Spotlight.
Home Depot Expands Online Offerings
Atlanta, GA, June 15--Home Depot, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, has doubled its online selections to nearly 24,000 items in the past year.
Spanish Tile Exports Up Slightly in 1Q
Castellón. Spain, June 15--The Spanish ceramic tiles association Ascer said that in the first three months of 2005 the value of Spanish tile exports rose 0.9 per cent on the same period last year to 458.6m euros.
Business Inventories Up 0.3% in April
Washington, DC, June 15—-Business inventories rose 0.3% in April, falling slightly from the month-ago level of 0.5%, according to the Commerce Department.
Oregon Company Salvages Logs from Columbia River
St. Helens, OR, June 15--In the depths of the Columbia River, one company has found a scarce commodity -- old-growth logs.
Retail Sales Up 0.2% in May According to NRF
Washington, DC, June 15--While unseasonably cool weather affected sales of some spring merchandise, it didn't alter sales of home goods, which continued to bring consumers to stores last month.
Mohawk to Open Cushion Plant in Washington
Tacoma, WA, June 15--Mohawk Industries will bring a manufacturing facility for its Alliance Carpet Cushion division to Chehalis.