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Washington, DC, June 2--The multifamily sector of the housing market performed well in the first quarter of 2005 and is expected to continue to improve, according to the latest Multifamily Market Index (MMI).
Manchester, NH, June 2--Carpet One has named Stan Langer to the post of vice president of marketing& advertising.
Memphis, TN, June 1—-The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association released figures showing an increase of hardwood flooring products in April of 5.57 percent.
Washington, DC, June 1--Construction spending rose 0.5 percent to a record level in April, as office construction surged and activity in the housing market hit an all-time high, the government reported Wednesday.
New York, NY, May 31--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in April, bounced back in May.
Farnham, Quebec, May 31--Robert W. Van Buren, former vice chairman and chief executive officer of Domco Tarkett, now Tarkett Inc., died Friday, May 27, 2005, at his home in Marlboro, New York.
Charlotte, NC, May 27--At its annual meeting of shareholders today, Lowe's Companies, Inc. outlined key initiatives that are driving continuous improvement in the company's business.
Washington, DC, May 27--Legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund was approved by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, but there were immediate warnings it could face trouble on the Senate floor.
Horsham, PA, May 26—-Luxury home builder Toll Brothers reported second-quarter earnings that more than doubled on strong demand and increased prices.
Buffalo Grove, IL, May 26--WarmlyYours entered into a licensing agreement under which the company will manufacture and market a new line of premium quality floor warming systems with the Honeywell brand.