IV. Development Zones i. National Development Zones There are three national economic and technical development zones, one bonded zone and five export processing zones in Shandong province. Qingdao Economic and Technical Development ...
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Green technology, urban gardening and yes chair farms. Designers at Studio Aisslinger have created a new unheard of agricultural phenomenon, but how? With the use of a metal frame, a greenhouse, soil, patience and the growing components ...
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INDIANAPOLIS --- Electronics and appliance retailer hhgregg is rolling out furniture to all 228 of its stores by the end of this year. That news follows a test at a number of stores of upholstery, occasional tables, consoles and more from ...
Central European particleboard markets turned out to be much weaker than expected in September and October. Particleboard manufacturers’ order intake had gradually improved during September. However, this improvement in demand was ...
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When woodworking professionals need to cut, shape, or trim wood, they use a machine called a moulder. A moulder is a machine that shapes wood using a set of blades called profiled cutters. For added precision, many woodworking professionals ...
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SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick -- Regional powerhouse Lounsbury Furniture has opened its first ever store here, the fifth in the chain and the first it has opened in many years. Nancy Bartlett, left, manager of Lounsbury Furniture's new ...
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HIGH POINT -- Doug Bassett, president of bedroom manufacturer Vaughn-Bassett, has been named chairman of the High Point Market Authority's board of directors. Bassett, who has been the board's vice chairman and a member of the executive ...
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HIGH POINT - Fashion is a key theme at this week's market, and the influence of the runway on the furniture industry can be seen in showrooms at every price point. Popular colors in apparel are showing up in fabric, leather and even case ...
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HIGH POINT --- Industry leaders Howard Haas, Kevin O'Connor and Melvyn Wolff were inducted into the American Furniture Hall of Fame during a banquet here last night. Howard Haas Kevin O'Conner Melvyn Wolff They join 88 members ...
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The transitional Trani sofa is available with a matching loveseat, chair and ottoman. HIGH POINT --- Leather upholstery resource Sofitalia is returning to the High Point Market with a lineup of 14 seating groups targeting middle price ...
DALLAS --- Bedding veteran Joe Hunt has joined Dormeo Octaspring as vice president of sales, Eastern USA, a new position for the specialty bedding producer. "With his extensive background, he brings to our company years of valuable ...
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In spite of an extra working day compared to last year, turnover generated by German furniture manufacturers in July 2012 showed year-on-year growth of only 0.4% to .365bn. However, compared to the situation in 2011, there was also a shift ...
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HIGH POINT -- Furniture/Today has announced that Indianapolis-based Kittle's Furniture and Hickory Springs Mfg. have been selected as this year's Retailer of the Year and Supplier of the Year. Both companies will be honored at the ...
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As reported by various fittings, foils and machinery suppliers represented at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) which was held from 22 to 25 August in Atlanta the recovery from the collapses of recent years which has taken place ...
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During the International Woodworking Fair IWF in Atlanta the IMA Group received its first order for a laser-edging line from North America. An order was signed with the Canadian front-end manufacturer Schenck Architectural Imports, on 23 ...
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