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NTCA Launches Online Career Center

NTCA Launches Online Career Center

Jackson, MS, May 16, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently launched its interactive job board, the NTCA Career Center.

Foamex Reports 1Q Loss

Foamex Reports 1Q Loss

Linwood, PA, May 14, 2007--Foamex in the first quarter reported a net loss of $17.0 million, or $1.01 per share, compared to net income of $17.1 million, or $1.78 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2006.

Home Builder Confidence Slips Again

Home Builder Confidence Slips Again

Washington, DC, May 15, 2007--Ongoing concerns about subprime-related problems in the mortgage market caused builder confidence about the state of housing demand to decline in May

Lee Joins Florim Sales Team

Lee Joins Florim Sales Team

Clarksville, TN, May 14, 2007--Bryan Lee has joined Florim as Regional Sales Manager servicing distributors throughout the East coast region.

N.Y. Fed Manufacturing Index Up

N.Y. Fed Manufacturing Index Up

Washington, DC, May 15, 2007--Manufacturing activity in New York State factories rose in May, the New York Federal Reserve said on Tuesday.

Wal-Mart 1Q Earnings Up 8.1%

Wal-Mart 1Q Earnings Up 8.1%

Bentonville, AR, May 15, 2007--Wal-Mart reported an 8.1 percent increase in its first quarter to $2.83 billion or 68 cents per share up from $2.62 billion, or 63 cents per share, in the year ago period.

NAM: Manufacturing Output to Slow 2.2% in 2007

NAM: Manufacturing Output to Slow 2.2% in 2007

Washington, DC, May 15, 2007--The May 2007 Economic Outlook from the National Association of Manufacturers pointed to an economy currently stuck in low gear that will accelerate slightly in the second half of 2007.