Weyerhaeuser Breaks Even Despite Housing Business
Federal Way, WA, Oct. 30, 2009--Weyerhaeuser Co. said Friday it broke even in the third quarter after a tough string of losses.
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GDP Up 3.5% in Third Quarter, Government Says
Washington, DC, Oct. 29, 2009--The economy expanded at a 3.5% annual pace in the third quarter, the first increase in real gross domestic product in a year and the strongest growth in two years, the government said.
Interface Third Quarter Earnings, Sales Fall
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 28, 2009--Interface, Inc. reported third quarter net income of $5.5 million, or $0.09 per share, compared with $8.4 million, or $0.13 per share, last year.
Mohawk Expanding Backing Production in Alabama
Roanoke, AL, Oct. 29, 2009--Mohawk Industries said it plans to expand production at its Roanoke carpet backing manufacturing facility, according to The Randolph Leader newspaper.
Shaw Reducing Operations at Spun Yarn Plant
Tifton, GA, Oct. 29, 2009--Shaw is scaling back its operations at a spun yarn plant in Tifton.
Congoleum Files Revised Reorganization Plan
New York, NY, Oct. 29, 2009--Congoleum Corporation has filed a revised plan of reorganization in its chapter 11 case with the U.S. District Court.
Senate Agrees To Expansion of Tax Credit
Washington, DC, Oct. 29, 2009--Senators have struck a deal to extend a tax credit for home buyers beyond those buying their first house, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's office said Wednesday.
Mannington Names Greenbuild Contest Winners
Calhoun, GA, Oct. 29, 2009--Three winners have been selected in Mannington Commercial’s contest for an all-expenses paid trip to Greenbuild this year.
Economist Sees Mixed Construction Picture in 2010
Washington, DC, Oct. 29, 2009--Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, struck a cautious tone last week about the state of construction during Reed Construction Data's 2010 construction forecast.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Lower
Washington, DC, Oct. 29, 2009--Initial jobless claims were little changed last week, the government said Thursday, with a total figure that missed analysts' expectations.