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Palm Springs, CA, March 22, 2006-- "Construction materials costs are outpacing overall consumer and producer prices by a wide margin," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Reston, VA, March 21, 2006--comScore Networks today released results from a new research study that confirms the importance of search in influencing offline buying. The results show that 25 percent of searchers purchased an item directly related to their
Austell, GA, March 21, 2006--Joseph F. Dana has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Propex Fabrics Inc. (the Company), effective March 20, 2006. Dana was also appointed as a director of the Company effective as of the same date.
New York, NY, March 22, 2006--Home Depot's $4 billion bond sale is likely to meet strong demand, but some investors said on Monday the retailer may need to make some price concessions due to the size of the deal.
Dalton, GA, March 20, 2006--Shaw announced earlier this month its plans to convert a former yarn plant in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, into a manufacturing facility for engineered hardwood flooring.
Vicksburg, MS, March 20, 2006--Armstrong Wood Industries announced the acquisition of Capella Wood Floors for an undisclosed sum last week, and looks for strategic gains from the deal.
Nashville, TN, March 17, 2006--The Mohawk Floorz store concept is still relatively new, but it’s generating lots of conversation and enthusiasm. And an enhanced store layout unveiled at the first Mohawk Floorz convention promises to build more excitement
Bennettsville SC, March 16, 2006--Three hundred jobs were added to Marlboro County's economy Wednesday when Mohawk Industries officially cut the ribbon on its new plant in Bennettsville.
Lancaster, PA, March 15, 2006--Armstrong World Industries announced investments that will increase manufacturing capacity and broaden the product portfolio of its hardwood flooring business.
Hamlin, Germany, March 14, 2006--After over three years of research, Vorwerk Teppichwerke has successfully developed the first "smart" floor to series-production capability. A textile underlay, the smart floor is equipped with electronic radio frequency i