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Hospitals Focusing on Renovation

Chicago, IL, March 1, 2011 -- America’s hospitals and health systems are focusing more on renovation or expansion than new construction, according to a new survey conducted by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering.

Low Appraisals Hurting Home Sales

Washington, DC, March 1, 2011 -- Low appraisals, thanks to a glut of foreclosures, are killing some home sales, according to a story in USA Today.

J&J Tests System To Clean Industrial Water

J&J Tests System To Clean Industrial Water

Knoxville, TN, March 1, 2011 – Aqua-Chem said it has completed its pilot project with J&J Industries to test a system to remove dye and chemical additives from industrial wastewater in large-scale carpet manufacturing.

Armstrong Net Loss Grows, Sales Rise

Armstrong Net Loss Grows, Sales Rise

Lancaster, PA, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Armstrong World Industries reported a fourth quarter net loss of $21.0 million, or $0.36 per share, compared to a net loss of $3.8 million, or $0.07 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Invista To Build Intermediates Plant in Shanghai

Invista To Build Intermediates Plant in Shanghai

Shanghai, China, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Invista said it plans to construct a manufacturing facility at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in China to meet the region’s demand for nylon 6,6 intermediates and polymer.

Business Economists Up Growth Forecasts

Business Economists Up Growth Forecasts

Washington, DC, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Economists see faster growth than they were predicting in November, according to a quarterly survey from the National Association for Business Economics.