Pergo, Classen Combine Fold-Down Patents
Kaisersesch, Germany, January 13, 2010--Classen and Pergo are combining their patents for fold-down technology and marketing them jointly worldwide.
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Motz Group Acquisitions Expand Infill Business
Cincinnati, OH, Jan. 14, 2010--The Motz Group has acquired two companies to produce and process a new coated silica sand product for turf field infill, according to Cincinnati.com.
Shaw Creates Branded Fiber 'Hierarchy' Pyramid
Dalton, GA, Jan. 14, 2010--Shaw Industries said it has created a new branded fiber “hierarchy” that structures its brands in pyramid form to demonstrate their respective benefits and warranty packages.
Initial Jobless Claims Up, Surprising Economists
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2010--Initial jobless claims increased last week by the largest amount in five weeks.
H.B. Fuller Earnings Results Beat Expectations
St. Paul, MN, Jan. 13, 2010--Adhesives maker H.B. Fuller Co. said fourth-quarter earnings were $24.6 million, or 50 cents per share, compared to a loss of $42.4 million, or 88 cents per share, a year earlier.
CARE Expands Membership Program
Dalton, GA, Jan. 13, 2010--The Carpet America Recovery Effort has expanded its membership program to offer carpet dealers a cost-effective opportunity to join CARE and support carpet recycling.
KB Home Swings To Fourth Quarter Profit
Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 13, 2010--KB Home said it swung to a fourth-quarter profit partly due to a tax gain.
WFCA Wins Public Relations Award
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 13, 2010--The World Floor Covering Association said it has received the Golden Thinker Award from North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.
Mortgage Applications Rise on Higher Refinancing
Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 2010--Mortgage applications rose 14.3% last week on refinancing activity as interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
UK's Topps Tiles Sees Improving Sales
London, England, Jan. 12, 2010--Tile and flooring specialist Topps Tiles said said that early sales in the new year have given it confidence that the consumer is starting to spend again.