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Americhem To Raise Prices July 1

Cuyahoga Falls, OH, June 3, 2008 – Americhem, Inc., a global provider of custom color and additive solutions for polymer-based products, will raise prices for its entire product line in North America effective July 1.

Laticrete Makes Information Available in BIM Form

Laticrete Makes Information Available in BIM Form

Bethany, CT, June 2, 2008: Laticrete said it is the first setting materials manufacturer in the tile and stone industry to provide BIM format compatible details and information for architects and designers online at BIMWorld.com.

Toll Brothers Swings To Second Quarter Loss

Toll Brothers Swings To Second Quarter Loss

Horsham, PA, June 3, 2008--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers reported a net second quarter loss of $93.7 million, or $0.59 per share. A year ago the company earned $36.7 million, or $0.22 per share.

Factory Orders Rise in April

Washington, DC, June 3, 2008--New orders at U.S. factories increased by 1.1 percent in April as strong demand for nondurables offset a decline in orders for expensive durable goods, the Commerce Department said.

Retail Sales Higher Than a Year Ago

Retail Sales Higher Than a Year Ago

New York, NY, June 3, 2008--Retail sales increased on a year-over-year basis, according to both the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Johnson Redbook retail sales in the week ending May 31.

Flor Teams With Martha Stewart on Designs

Chicago, IL, June 3, 2008--Flor and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's design staff have produced the new Martha Stewart Floor Designs with Flor Inspirational Photo Gallery providing do-it-yourself designers with creative ideas.