ServiceMagic Sees Surge in Remodeling Requests
New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2010--ServiceMagic.com said the number of remodeling service requests at its website increased 37% in the fourth quarter over 2008.
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Q.E.P. Closes on ArborCraft Acquisition
Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 15, 2010--Q.E.P. Co said it has completed the acquisition of Johnson City, Tenn. hardwood firm ArborCraft, LLC.
Congoleum Files Modified Reorganization Plan
Mercerville, NJ, Feb. 15, 2010--Congoleum Corporation said it has filed a modified reorganization plan and disclosure statement with the U.S. District Court.
Mapei Expanding Production in Dalton
Deerfield Beach, FL, Feb. 15, 2010--Mapei Corporation has acquired an additional 80,500-square-foot building on 5.2 acres in Dalton, Ga.
Looptex Mills Considering Expansion
Dalton, GA, Feb. 15, 2010--Looptex Mills Inc. may expand at its current location in Dalton, according to a story in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Mannington Names Hutchison Innovation Strategist
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 15, 2010--Mannington Commercial said that Bob Hutchison has joined the company as its chief innovations strategist.
CRI Expands Testing Program for Seal of Approval
Dalton, GA, Feb. 12, 2010--The Carpet and Rug Institute has expanded its Seal of Approval testing and certification program by adding two new testing categories and expanding the existing extractors and deep-cleaning systems testing programs.
Existing Homes Sales Jump in Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC, Feb. 12, 2010--Total existing-home sales jumped 13.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.03 million in the fourth quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Armstrong Looking for New Chief Executive
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 12, 2010--Armstrong World Industries said that CEO and board chairman Michael D. Lockhart will be stepping down effective Feb. 28.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Down in February
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 12, 2010--Consumer sentiment fell in early February, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.