Durable Goods Orders Up in June
Washington, DC, July 27, 2006--Durable goods orders rose 3.1% in June, led by a surge in demand for transportation goods, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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Calderdale Carpets Launch Axminster Tiles
Dewsbury, England, July 25, 2006--Calderdale Carpets has launched a critical cut Axminster tile combining the convenience of the carpet tile with the design, and look of an axminster carpet.
UK Ceramic Maker Forms Installation Company
Bridgnorth England, July 24, 2006--A Shropshire tile manufacturer has created a new company in response to increasing demand for project work across the country.
More People Working on Vacation
Grand Rapids, MI, July 21, 2006—Steelcase unveiled the results of the first of a three-part Workplace Index Survey on the Nature of Work in 2006.
Lear to Sell Europe Interiors Unit
Southfield, MI, July 20, 2006--Lear said it has agreed to sell its European interiors systems segment to International Automotive Components Group, in exchange for a 34 percent equity interest in the joint venture.
London Designer Sues ABC Carpet & Home
New York, NY, July 20, 2006--The Rug Co., a London-based carpet designer, has sued a New York firm for allegedly selling budget knockoffs of its top-level ware.
Blogging Brings New Voices to the Fore
Washington, DC, July 20, 2006--The ease and appeal of blogging is inspiring a new group of writers and creators to share their voices with the world.
AIA, AGC, and CURT Join to Transform Design and Co
Washington, DC, July 20, 2006--In an effort to address and solve problems caused by industry fragmentation, The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) today
Google Still Top Search Engine
Reston, VA, July 19, 2006--comScore Networks released its monthly qSearch analysis of activity across competitive search engines.
Ryland Group’s 2Q Earnings Off
Calabasas, CA, July 19, 2006--Home builder Ryland Group Inc., said its second-quarter net income fell 9% from the year-ago period and lowered its 2006 profit outlook for the second time as the housing market continues to wind down.