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Barnwell, SC, November 2, 2006--Formica Flooring has entered into an agreement with William M. Bird and Company, Inc., of Charleston, SC, in which William M. Bird will handle distribution of laminate flooring in the Southeastern United States.
Washington, DC, November 1, 2006--The pending home sales index fell 1.1% in September after a 4.7% increase in August, according to the National Association of Realtors. The index is down 13.6% in the past year.
Lancaster, PA, October 31, 2006--Armstrong World Industries wants its new directors and new shareholders to have the same aspirations.
New York, NY, October 30, 2006--For home owners dreaming of making improvements, environmentally friendly changes are the top choice, according to a survey released by Wells Fargo.
Atlanta, GA, October 27, 2006--Key findings of a study conducted of baby boomers and mature customers, for Home Depot, show that a majority of those 50 and older want to stay in their current homes for the foreseeable future.
Viken, Sweden, October 25, 2006--The Chinese wood producers Jilin Newco Wood Industries Co. based in the Jilin province and Daedal Flooring Co limited based in the Jiangsu province have signed a worldwide license agreement with Välinge Innovation AB.
October 24, 2006, Cartersville, GA--Italian Nylon 6 producer Aquafil moved into its new digs today.
Washington, DC, October 24, 2006--Despite the market correction occurring in the overall housing market, investor confidence remains strong in publicly held firms whose primary business involves apartments and condos.
October, 23, 2006, Hamburg, NY--Baillie Lumber (Hamburg, NY) has entered into an agreement to purchase Long Floor Supply, Inc and Long Floor Distributing, LLC, Virginia companies.
Los Angeles, CA, October 23, 2006--A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner reduced bail Friday from $6.5 million to $100,000 for each of three defendants charged in a massive workers' compensation premium fraud case.