Desso Gets New Aviation Certification
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, May 12, 2011 -- Desso said it has been certified to the AS 9100 Revision C by Lloyd's Register Nederland B.V.
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Producer Prices Rise in April on Higher Energy
Washington, DC, May 12, 2011 -- U.S. companies paid more for raw materials and factory goods in April, mostly due to rising energy prices, according to the Labor Department.
Expensive Mortgages To Lose Federal Backing
New York, NY, May 12, 2011 -- The federal government plans to scale back its support of high end mortgages, according to a story in the New York Times.
Fiji Hardwood Names Interim CEO
Suva, Fiji, May 12, 2011 -- Simione Sigaca has been appointed interim CEO for the Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited, a supplier of mahogany hardwood.
Mannington Increasing Vinyl Prices Next Month
Salem, NJ, May 11, 2011 -- Mannington Mills said it will increase prices 6-8% on all residential and commercial vinyl products, effective June 27.
Job Vacancies Posted Online Decline in April
New York, NY, May 11, 2011 -- Job vacancies posted online fell by 124,000 in April from March, the first decrease since 2010, according to The Conference Board.
UK Vinyl Recycling Program Gets 20 New Members
Worcester, England, May 11, 2011 -- Recofloor, the UK’s vinyl flooring recycling program has welcomed 20 new members from the Independent Floorcovering Distributors Association.
Mortgage Applications Up as Rates Fall
Washington, DC, May 11, 2011 -- Mortgage applications increased 8.2% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey.
China Flooring Holding Planning Stock Offering
Hong Kong, China, May 11, 2011 -- China Flooring Holding Co. hopes to raise up to $202 million in an initial public offering ahead of listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange on May 26, according to reports.
Analyst Impressed With New Armstrong CEO
New York, NY, May 11, 2011 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus met with management at Armstrong World Industries this week and came away impressed, according to analyst John Baugh.