IVC's Dalton Plant Grand Opening Today
Dalton, GA, May 16, 2011--The IVC Group holds its grand opening event for its new IVC U.S. headquarters today in Dalton, Georgia.
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Armstrong Names VP of Marketing
Lancaster, PA, May 16, 2011--Mara Villanueva-Heras was named vice president of marketing for Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Mohawk CEO's Compensation Grew in 2010
Calhoun, GA, May 16, 2011--The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that Mohawk Industries' CEO Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum’s compensation grew 46.1% in 2010 to $2.19 million, according to the company’s proxy.
WONZ Unveils App
Marietta, GA, May 16, 2011--Wools of New Zealand is offering a free application (app) for the iPad and iPhone that details the benefits of wool.
Oil Prices Drop
Washington, DC, May 16, 2011--Last week, the trading price for a barrel of oil dropped from $114 at the start of the week to $97 on Friday.
Pfleiderer, Creditors Sign Restructuring Contracts
Neumarkt, Germany, May 13, 2011 -- Pfleiderer AG said it has agreed with its creditors on the financial details of the company's restructuring and has signed the relevant contracts.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in May
Ann Arbor, MI, May 13, 2011 -- The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters preliminary consumer sentiment index rose to 72.4 from a reading of 69.8 in April.
Congoleum Announces Price Increase
Mercerville, NJ, May 13, 2011 -- Congoleum became the latest resilient firm to announce a price increase that will take effect next month.
Builders More Upbeat About Senior Rental Market
Washington, DC, May 13, 2011 -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market was markedly more upbeat in the first quarter of 2011 for apartment production and demand than for sales of single-family or condominium homes.
NAR Economist Sees Improving Commercial Market
Washington, DC, May 13, 2011 -- The commercial real estate market continues a slow pace toward recovery, according to National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun.