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Austin, TX, March 4--Carina Works, a metal tile and cabinet hardware design and manufacturing company, has developed handcrafted metal tiles as an alternative to the classic floor or wall treatment of ceramic tile or wood.
Manchester, NH, March 3--The Flooring America and Flooring Canada first-ever Sales Professional Convention gave member sales teams a better understanding of the important role they play.
Washington, DC, March 3--Productivity in the fourth quarter rose at an annual rate of 2.1 percent, according to the federal Labor Department.
Red Bank, NJ, March 3—-Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings for the first quarter that were up 41 percent over the previous year. The company also boosted expectations for second-quarter and full-year results.
Tempe, AZ, March 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in February 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
New York, March 3—Retailers posted better than expected sales in February as consumers appeared to be reassured of an improving economy.
Farnham, Quebec, March 3--Retail sales personnel this year can earn extra dollars when they register for the Domco Reward$ Program, offered in partnership with American Express.
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
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.
Thomasville, NC, March 2--Hiring continues at Belgian-based manufacturer Unilin Flooring as the company completes work on expanding its facilities to a total of 1.1 million square feet when complete.