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Lancaster, PA, May 4, 2010--Armstrong is expanding its investment in national television and print advertising for Armstrong hardwood and premium laminate floors to drive consumers to its retail partners.
Florham Park, NJ, May 4, 2010--BASF said it is increasing prices for all grades of Styropor and Neopor expandable polystyrene in North America by $0.05 per pound effective May 15.
Washington, DC, May 4, 2010--New factory orders jumped unexpectedly in March, according to the Commerce Department.
Atlanta, GA, May 4, 2010--Beazer Homes reported net income from continuing operations of $6.2 million, or $0.10 per share, compared with a loss from continuing operations of $108.7 million, or $2.81 per share, a year earlier.
Fairlawn, OH, May 4, 2010--Omnova Solutions’ Specialty Chemicals business said it will increase prices $0.03 per dry pound for all GenFlo, GenCeal, Omnabond, GenCryl and GenCal styrene butadiene polymers.
Lancaster, PA, May 3, 2010--Armstrong World Industries reported a first quarter 2010 net loss of $19.4 million, or $0.34 per share, compared to a net loss of $11.2 million, or $0.20 per share, in the first quarter of 2009.
Omaha, NE, May 3, 2010--Berkshire-Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett said Sunday that he's seeing more manufacturing activity, but no big pick-up in the U.S. housing market yet.
Washington, DC, May 3, 2010--Conditions for the nation's manufacturers improved again in April to the highest level since June 2004, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday.
Washington, DC, May 3, 2010--Real U.S. consumer spending increased 0.5%, the largest amount in five months, the Commerce Department estimated Monday.
Washington, DC, May 3, 2010--U.S. construction spending rose unexpectedly in March and was the first advance since October, thanks to increased public construction.