Techmer Acquires TP Composites
Clinton, TN, July 1, 2013 -– Techmer PM, a producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, has acquired TP Composites.
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Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in Late June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 28, 2013 -- Consumer sentiment rebounded in late June from the initial reading, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index.
H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Income, Lower Sales
St. Paul, MN, June 27, 2013 -- H.B. Fuller Company reported net income for the second quarter was $25.9 million, or $0.51 per share compared to $1.9 million or $0.04 per share a year ago.
Valinge Issues License to Dalian Kemian Wood
Viken, Sweden, June 28, 2013 -- Välinge said that the Chinese company Dalian Kemian Wood Industry Co. has signed a global non-exclusive license agreement for the use of the 5G-C system.
Home Builders Lobby for Regulatory Relief
Washington, DC, June 28, 2013 -- The National Association of Home Builders is lobbying for bipartisan legislation that would ease regulatory burdens on small businesses.
Growth Decelerates for Chicago Manufacturing
Chicago, IL, June 28, 2013 -- Growth slowed in Chicago-area manufacturing in June, according to the Chicago PMI.
Pending Home Sales Hit Six-Year High in May
Washington, DC, June 27, 2013 -- Pending home sales in May reached a six-year high, the National Association of Realtors said.
Housing Recovery Underway but Some Left Behind
Cambridge, MA, June 27, 2013 -- Driven by rising home prices and growing demand, the U.S. housing recovery is well underway, concludes the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Consumer Spending, Incomes, Rise in May
Washington, DC, June 27, 2013 -- Consumer spending rose 0.3% in May and personal incomes rose 0.5%, according to the Commerce Department.
Mohawk Releases Fourth Sustainability Report
Calhoun, GA, June 27, 2013 -- Mohawk has released its fourth annual sustainability report.