Eastern Europe Helps Pfleiderer Grow Sales
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 9, 2011 -- The Pfleiderer Group, which is going through a major restructuring and has its North American operations up for sale, issued a half year report.
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Starnet Names Boender Director of Two Programs
Darien, CT, Nov. 9, 2011 -- Starnet Worldwide has named Eric Boender director of Starnet Floor Care & Special Services, effective Dec. 1.
WFCA Wins Award for Editorial Placement
Anaheim, CA, Nov. 9, 2011 -- The World Floor Covering Association has received the Golden Thinker Award from North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.
Bernanke Urges Banks To Ease Lending Rules
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2011 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is urging banks to ease tight lending standards for small businesses.
Bane-Clene Marks 50 Years in Business
Indianapolis, IN, Nov. 9, 2011 -- Cleaning specialist Bane-Clene is completing its 50th year in business.
Saudi Rug Firm Opens Sales Office in Dalton
Dalton, GA, Nov. 8, 2011 -- A Saudi Arabian firm has entered the U.S. carpet and rug market from a sales office in Dalton, Ga.
Small Cities Show Most Housing Improvement
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2011 -- The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a third consecutive month in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Delinquent Mortgage Payments Rise in Q3
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2011 -- More mortgage holders fell behind in their payments during the third quarter, according to credit reporting agency TransUnion.
Goldman Upgrades Lumber Liquidators to 'Buy'
New York, NY, Nov. 8, 2011 -- The stock of hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators was upgraded by equities research analysts at Goldman Sachs to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday.
Builder Toll Brothers Reports Higher Q4 Sales
Horsham, PA, Nov. 8, 2011 -- Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers reported preliminary fourth-quarter revenues and home building deliveries of approximately $427.7 million.