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NAHB's National Green Building Conference To M

Washington, DC, March 2--The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will build on its commitment to meeting consumer demand for resource efficient, environmentally sensitive and cost-effective new homes at its 2005 National Green Building Conference

Women Gaining Influence in Home Improvement Market

Las Vegas, March 2--A growing number of women are nailing down their influence in the world of home improvement, accounting for 35.8 percent of the total residential repair and remodeling purchases in 2004, a significant jump from 28.6 percent in 1995.

Report: Squeeze-Out Plan at Tarkett AG

Frankenthal, Germany, March 2—-Tarkett AG, the German flooring manufacturer, looks likely to be delisted from the German stock exchange according to the Financial Times.

Manufacturing Slows in February

Tempe, AZ, March 1--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February for the 21st consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 40th consecutive month.

Chain Store Sales Up 1.5% Last Week

New York, NY, March 1—-Chain store sales increased by 1.5% in the week ended Feb. 26 compared to the week before, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index. In the prior week the index was off 0.1%.

Pergo in Arbitration With HW Industries

Trelleborg, Sweden, March 1—Pergo has begun arbitration proceedings with HW Industries GmbH & Co KG in a case that concerns the reciprocal claims submitted by both parties.