Construction Spending Stronger Than Anticipated
Washington, DC, April 1, 2008--Construction spending was stronger than expected in February, according to the Commerce Department.
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Intertech Flooring Wins Austin Green Award
Austin, TX, April 1, 2008--The Austin Business Journal has awarded commercial flooring specialist Intertech Flooring its 2008 Going Green Award.
Manufacturing Fails To Grow For Second Month
Tempe, AZ, April 1, 2008--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector increased slightly in March.
BonaKemi Names National Retail Manager
Denver, CO, April 1, 2008--BonaKemi USA, a specialist in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, named Tom McNeil national retail/distribution manager.
Centex Homes Unloads Properties for Cash
Dallas, TX, March 31, 2008--Centex Homes has sold a portfolio of developed, partially-developed and undeveloped properties to a joint venture.
Carpet Technology Firm Gets Environmental Award
New York, NY, April 1, 2008--Post Consumer Carpet Processing Technologies has been named the U.S. winner and one of three winners in the Earth category of the World Energy Globe Award.
Chain Store Sales Up From 2007
New York, NY, April 1, 2008--Chain store sales for the week ended March 29 rose 0.5 percent from the year-ago period, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
H.B. Fuller Sees Earnings Decline on Lower Sales
St. Paul, MN, April 1, 2008-- H.B. Fuller Co reported lower first quarter earnings as sales declined.
Carpetright Makes Pair of Acquisitions
London, England, April 1, 2008--Carpetright Plc. has purchased two flooring retailers, one in the UK and one in The Netherlands.
Techmer PM Acquiring Accel Corporation
Clinton, TN, March 31, 2008--Techmer PM is acquiring Accel Corporation in a merger transaction.