Aquafil's Econyl Plant Begins Production
Lubjiana, Slovenia, April 5, 2011 -- Aquafil said its new Econyl plant in Slovenia has begun industrial production of fully recycled nylon 6 polymer.
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Home Size Less Important Than Other Factors
Washington, DC, April 5, 2011 -- Americans favor walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods, preferring smart growth neighborhoods over neighborhoods that require more driving between home, work and recreation.
Buchanan Named Style's NA President
Pertha, Australia, April 5, 2011 -- Dewevai Buchanan has been named president, North America, at Style Limited.
Services Sector Continues To Expand
Washington, DC, April 5, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management's services-sector index for March fell to 57.3% from 59.7% in February.
Bernanke Sees High Foreclosure Rate This Year
Washington, DC, April 5, 2011 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that he expects to see a high rate of foreclosure starts in 2011, which will continued to depress house prices.
Builder Beazer To Renovate, Rent Newer Homes
Atlanta, GA, April 4, 2011 -- Home builder Beazer Homes said it is expanding beyond new home sales with the introduction of a Pre-Owned Homes Division.
Pfleiderer Gets Reprieve from Creditors
Neumarkt, Germany, April 4, 2011 -- Pfleiderer said that the boards of all its creditors have approved the extension of the standstill agreement until May 9, which, among other things, will suspend interest and capital repayments.
FieldTurf Tarkett, Supplier Headed to Court
Almelo, The Netherlands, April 4, 2011 -- FieldTurf Tarkett and a supplier, TenCate, are apparently going to court.
Housing Groups Seek Delay on GSE Bills
Washington, DC, April 4, 2011 -- The National Association of Homebuilders and the National Association of Realtors are lobbying House Republicans to delay a vote on bills that would begin scaling back Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Employees Value Sustainability, Survey Shows
Atlanta, GA, April 4, 2011 -- A new study on workplace values shows American workers seek employment with organizations that are both financially successful and mindful and focus on sustainability.