Report: Fire Guts Oakland Flooring Retailer
Oakland, CA, October 2, 2006--Some 65 firefighters continue to battle a five-alarm blaze burning in an Oakland warehouse at 2828 Ford St. and a nearby building, the fire department reports.
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Survey: 88% of Consumers Experience Problems with
San Francisco, CA, September 27, 2006--The results of a newly released consumer survey commissioned by TeaLeaf and conducted by Harris Interactive suggest that online transaction failures can wreak havoc on Ebusiness.
Tipton Joins Kronotex
Barnwell, SC, September 14, 2006--Kronotex USA recently reported the appointment of Tim Tipton as national sales director.
AMC’s Bovey Receives WithIt Award
Atlanta, GA, September 13, 2006--Kathy Bovey has been awarded the 2006 WithIt--Women in the Home Industries Today--Legacy Award for her significant lifetime contributions to the home furnishings industry.
Dow Chemical Named to DJ Sustainability Index
Midland, MI, September 13, 2006--The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index has rated Dow as one of the top performers in the global chemical industry.
Hakatai Intros Aventurine
Ashland, OR, September 12, 2006--Hakatai Enterprises Inc., importer and distributor of glass mosaic tile, introduced Aventurine Series ¾” x ¾” glass tile.
Realtors Help Rebuild New Orleans
Washington, D.C., September 8, 2006--A New Orleans family soon will have a new place to call home as the National Association of Realtors teamed with the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity today to raise the walls on a house at 2131 Mazant Street.
Forest Technologies Plans New Hardwood Plant
Reform, AL, September 8, 2006--Forest Technologies Holdings LLC plans to process hardwood flooring and decking, said Deanna Morgan, executive director of the West Alabama Economic Development Authority.
West Coast Flooring Center Launches Contest
San Diego, CA, September 7, 2006--As part of a new contest, West Coast Flooring Center said it will reward one Southern California homeowner's creative, unique floor design with $1,000 to spend at their nearest West Coast Flooring Center.
Horner Flooring Workers on Strike
Dollar Bay, MI, September 7, 2006--Hourly workers at the Horner Flooring Company are on strike.