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Washington, DC, July 14--The National Association of Realtors has again raised its forecast for the housing sector, with both existing- and new-home sales to set an even bigger all-time record in 2005.
Reading, PA. July 14--U.S. flooring sales were up a record breaking 10.3% in 2004, and according to the 2006 edition of the US FLOOReport, they should continue to grow an average of 2.8% a year through 2010.
Orlando, FL, July 13--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council’s (SBIC) Ecobuild America Conference and Exhibit, held in conjunction with twelve co-located events, had its debut in late June in Orlando, Florida.
Washington, DC, July 13--General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) will be the keynote speaker at the grand opening ceremonies of the 2006 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fla.
Syosset, NY, July 12--Stanton Carpet Corporation will be the exclusive partner in the United States responsible for the sale and distribution of Balta's Noblesse wool carpet program.
Linwood, PA, July 12---Foamex International said that volatility in raw materials prices and a difficult operating environment are contributing to weaker than expected performance in its businesses.
Shanghai, China, July 11—Domotex-Asia/ChinaFloor has shown impressive growth in past years, becoming the leading platform for floorcoverings in Asia after after seven years.
Linwood, PA, July 11--Turmoil in the auto industry continues to take a toll on smaller companies, and Foamex International may emerge as the next victim, according to a report from Dow Jones.
Dalton, GA, July 8--Here in the "Carpet Capital of the World," the vast manufacturing plants that supply most of the nation's carpet also pump out reams of wasted scraps that eventually wind up in landfills.
Augustdorf, Germany, July 7-- As previously announced by Witex in May 2005, the North American market will in future be handled directly by Witex Flooring Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of German-based Witex Holding.