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Calhoun, GA September 27, 2006-- Continuing its tradition of environmental leadership, Mannington Commercial is pleased to announce that it has achieved Gold Certification of all its Infinity Modular carpet products using Antron Lumena@ and Antron Legacy
Washington, DC, September 27, 2006--Despite increased demand for autos, orders for U.S.-made durable goods fell 0.5% in August as orders for aircraft, electronics, machinery, metals and electrical goods crumbled, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Miami, FL, September 26, 2006—Homebuilder Lennar reported third quarter earnings that dropped 39 percent due to a continued slowdown in the housing market.
Dallas, TX, September 25, 2006 – Quick•Step announces an enhancement to its web site, www.quick-step.com.
New York, NY, September 18, 2006--Home Depot was downgraded to neutral from outperform at Credit Suisse, citing valuation and concerns over a weakening housing market.
Dalton, GA, September 15, 2006--Polyurethane backing technology from The Dow Chemical Company offers a solution for carpet in educational facilities.
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2006--Shaw Industries has completed a comprehensive brochure, “Our Journey...Reaching Sustainability,” that is designed to communicate the company’s progress toward its environmental objectives.
Washington, DC, September 12, 2006--The nation's normally upbeat entrepreneurs turned decidedly downbeat in August, forcing the NFIB Small-Business Optimism Index to fall more than two points to 95, the lowest reading recorded since March, 2003.
Miami, FL, September 8, 2006--Homebuilder Lennar Corp., reduced its third-quarter earnings outlook on Friday, citing increased sales incentives driven by a soft housing market, as well as certain land adjustments.
New York, September 5, 2006--Planned U.S. layoffs up 76 percent in August from the previous month, signaling an early start to year-end cuts as companies start to implement 2007 payroll plans.