Defaults Rise on Mortgages for Apartment Buildings
New York, NY, May 24, 2010--Defaults on apartment-building mortgages held by U.S. banks rose to a record 4.6 percent in the first quarter, according to a report by Real Capital Analytics Inc.
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L&M Concrete Products Pass Green Ratings
Omaha, NE, May 24, 2010--Five of L&M Construction Chemicals products used on concrete floors in schools and hospitals have passed the requirements in LEED and the CHPS green rating systems, the company said.
Shaw Marks Launch of Green Products Institute
Mountain View, CA, May 21, 2010--Representatives from Shaw Industries Group joined California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and architect William McDonough at Google’s headquarters to mark the launch of the Green Products Innovation Institute (GPII).
H.B. Fuller Subsidiary Changes Its Name
Aurora, IL, May 21, 2010--H.B. Fuller subsidiary Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. has changed its name to H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
Third Party Study Validates Tennant Technology
Minneapolis, MN, May 21, 2010--Tennant Company said it has received independent third-party verification of the effectiveness its ec-H2O cleaning technology.
NALFA To Begin Employing Social Media
Washington, DC, May 21, 2010--The North American Laminate Flooring Association said it will begin employing a variety of social media tools to communicate with laminate industry professionals as well as consumers.
Dal-Tile President Turk Tossing First Pitch
Dallas, TX, May 21, 2010--Dal-Tile President Harold Turk is throwing out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers vs. Chicago Cubs baseball game tonight.
Manufacturers Alliance Sees Two Years of Growth
Washington, DC, May 20, 2010--Relief on the employment front and prospects for increased equipment are likely to spur two years of growth in the U.S. economy, according to a report from the Manufacturers Alliance.
Starnet Names Design Contest Winners
Darien, CT, May 20, 2010--Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership named the winners and honorees of its 2010 Design Awards.
Ray Anderson Honored by Ethical Corporation
London, England, May 20, 2010--On May 5, UK-based Ethical Corporation magazine recognized Interface, Inc. Chairman Ray Anderson with a Lifetime Achievement honor.