FKI Launches Hickory Hardware®
PORTLAND, Tennessee – FKI plc – a major international diversified engineering group – has announced the launch of Hickory Hardware, specializing in decorative and functional hardware programs. "The hardware industry has seen… Read more.March 3, 2006
AIA to Host Fall Conference in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, China – This October, the Hong Kong Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the AIA Committee on Design will jointly host the 2006 AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Conference and AIA Committee on Design Fall Conference… Read more.March 3, 2006
Index 2006 Expected to Increase 20 Percent
DUBAI, UAE – Organizers of Index, dmg world media Dubai Ltd., are projecting that the show will increase by 20 percent, due to additional floor space at the Dubai International Exhibition Center. "Last year's show was the largest exhibition… Read more.February 13, 2006
Turkey's Home Textile Export Increased by Two Percent in 2005
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- According to the export figures of the Istanbul Textile Exporters Union (ITKIB), Turkey's home textile industry increased exports by two percent compared to 2004, earning 2.2 billion dollars in 2005. Among the export… Read more.February 9, 2006
India Allows Entry of Foreign Retailers
INDIA -- The long awaited entry of overseas companies into the Indian retail sector has been approved and a major policy announcement has been welcomed by most of the industry segments. The Indian government is now allowing up to 51 percent… Read more.February 3, 2006
Marriott Announces Plans for Great Room Concept
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Marriott International recently unveiled plans for its great room concept, which will be introduced at select Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Renaissance Hotels & Resorts in 2006. The new concept will initiate a transformation… Read more.January 20, 2006
Trevira to Introduce Lower Modified Fiber in the U.S.
FRANKFURT, Germany -- An anonymous, yet knowledgeable industry source has revealed that Trevira will be introducing a new lower modified fiber into the US market to compete with Avora this year. Trevira, a company of Reliance Group, India,… Read more.January 6, 2006
Hilton Hotels Acquires Hilton Group PLC
BEVERLY HILLS, California -- The Hilton Hotels Corporation has reached an agreement to acquire the lodging assets of Hilton Group plc for approximately $5.71 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2006. Upon completion,… Read more.December 29, 2005
