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Washington, DC, April 23, 2008--The AIA Billings Index, a future indicator of U.S. nonresidential construction activity, fell to a record low in March, reflecting the impact of the credit crunch on the broader economy, AIA said.
Adairsville, GA, April 23, 2008--Beaulieu Commercial said it is purchasing green power and is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership.
Washington, DC, April 23, 2008--Mortgage applications fell last week to the lowest level in almost four months, as both purchasing and refinancing activity fell.
City of Industy, CA, April 23, 2008 – Bentley Prince Street has launched a new, advanced technology website to meet the varying needs of designers, architects, dealers and end-use customers.
Cleveland, OH, April 23, 2008-- Sherwin-Williams Co. reported a 30 percent drop in first-quarter net income, hurt by lower demand for its paint products in the face of the persistent U.S. housing slump.
Washington, DC, April 23, 2008--The Mortgage Bankers Association, the industry's main lobbying group, spent $3.7 million to lobby the federal government in 2007.
Edinburgh, UK, April 23, 2008-- Carpet could be on its way back in Europe, according to an industry study conducted by CarpetShopper.net.
Bangkok, Thailand, April 23, 2008--Laminate flooring manufacturer Woodtek International Co Ltd expects to double sales to $51 million this year
Wickham, Quebec, Canada, April 22, 2008--Beaulieu Canada said it will suspend production at its spinning plant in Wickham as of July 26 because of overcapacity.
Spartanburg, SC, April 22, 2008 – Milliken & Company has launched its second partnership to harvest methane as an alternative energy source.