New Coating Resists Mold on Surfaces
Wilmington, MA, December 9--EnviroCare Corporation, developer of mold resistant solutions has expanded its product line with ForsSite, a mold prevention product.
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Forecast Says Economic Growth to Continue in 2005
Tempe, AZ, December 10--Economic growth in the U.S. will strengthen in 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in their 68th Semiannual Economic Forecast.
Shaw Unit Completes Final Run of PVC
Dalton, GA, December 9--Shaw Industries Inc. ran its last production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) carpet backing on December 8. The PVC production line will be replaced with new tile manufacturing equipment designed to increase capacity while decreasing en
Study: China's Building Materials Market Set f
Dublin, Ireland, December 13-- Research and Markets has announced the addition of China Building Materials Market to their offering.
LP Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Build OSB
Nashville TN, December 9--Louisiana-Pacific said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Clarke County, Ala., the Clarke County Industrial Development Board, and the State of Alabama to build a new state-of-the art oriented strand board (OSB) mil
Armstrong to Close Tennessee Cabinet Plant
Morristown, TN, December 8--Armstrong Cabinets will discontinue production of cabinet products at its facility in Morristown beginning in February 2005, according to the Morristown Citizen Tribune.
UK’s Low & Bonar Finalize Acquisition
London, England, December 8--Low & Bonar announces the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of LCM Construction Products Ltd (trading as Adfil) for a consideration of up to £12.8 million in cash.
Consumer Debt Up in October
Washington, DC, December 8--Consumers took on more debt in October, the Federal Reserve said.
Hovnanian 4Q Profit Up 47%
Red Bank, NJ, December 8—Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises reported fourth-quarter earnings that rose 47 percent despite lowered expectations due to severe weather in California that delayed home construction.
Lowe's' Tillman To Retire January 28
Mooresville, NC, December 8--Lowe's Chief Executive and Chairman Robert Tillman will retire from his positions Jan. 28 and will be succeeded by President Robert Niblock, according to the company's quarterly report.