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Washington, DC, June 23, 2010--The Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of U.S. nonresidential construction spending, fell in May after three months of gains, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Augusta, GA, June 24, 2010--To increase its efficiency and its ability to recycle its EcoWorx carpet tiles, Shaw Industries has switched to a new shredding and granulating system that keeps temperatures lower, according to Plastics News.
St. Paul, MN, June 23, 2010--H.B. Fuller Company reported net income for the second quarter of $11.0 million, or $0.22 per share, versus $17.6 million, or $0.36 per share, in last year's second quarter.
New York, NY, June 23, 2010--A new survey by the Business Roundtable shows that the number of CEOs planning to increase hiring is at the highest level since mid-2007.
Boca Raton, FL, June 23, 2010--Q.E.P. Co. reported that net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $1.9 million, or $0.56 per share, as compared to $2.3 million, or $0.64 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.
Washington, DC, June 23, 2010--Sales of new single-family houses fell a record 33% in May to a record-low, according to the Commerce Department.
Dalton, GA, June 23, 2010--Officials in Walton County, Florida, are using GeoHay, a highly absorbent recycled carpet product, as a defense for the slick threatening the Florida coastline.
Washington, DC, June 23, 2010--Loan modifications through the government's Home Affordable Modification Program tripled in the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Dalton, GA, June 23, 2010--After Beaulieu workers achieved their million miles in less than a year last December, Ralph Boe did what any president and CEO would do – he doubled the goal for his company.
Washington, DC, June 23, 2010--The North American Laminate Flooring Association said that two laminate underlayment manufacturers have earned the NALFA Certification Seal.