H.B. Fuller 2Q Earnings Up
St. Paul, MN, June 27, 2007--H.B. Fullerreported fiscal second quarter net earnings that rose 40 percent as higher prices helped boost revenue.
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Chinese Companies Sign with Välinge
Viken, Sweden - June 27, 2007--The well-known Chinese laminate producer Vöhringer has signed a world-wide license agreement with Välinge for its sales of laminate flooring products.
Tandus Wins Two Best of NeoCon Awards
Chicago, IL, June 25, 2007--At the NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in Chicago last week, Tandus earned two Best of NeoCon Gold Awards for the Bas Relief Series by its product brand Monterey as well as for its Inunison Virtual Image Sampling Folders.
Ray Anderson Named Social Innovator Finalist
San Francisco, CA, June 25, 2007--Civic Ventures, a think tank and program incubator helping society achieve the greatest return on experience, today announced 15 finalists for the 2007 Purpose Prize, including Interface Chairman Ray Anderson.
Hatcher Joins Florim Sales Team
Clarksville, TN, June 25, 2007--Dawn Hatcher has joined Florim of Clarksville, Tenn. as a marketing specialist for the Midwest/East region. She is based in Lansing, Michigan.
NeoCon 2007 Breaks Attendance Record
Chicago, IL, June 25, 2007—NeoCon tops its best numbers with more attendees, more exhibitors and more new products.
Välinge Grants New European Licenses
Viken, Sweden – June 26, 2007--Välinge has granted since December 2006 several world-wide licenses to European producers of wood floorings.
May New Home Sales Off 1.6%
Washington, DC, June 26, 2007--New home sales were off 1.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 915,000 units in May, according to a report from the Commerce.
Consumer Confidence Retreats
New York, NY, June 26, 2007--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had bounced back in May, reversed course in June.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, June 26, 2007—Chain store sales for the week ended June 23 fell by 0.7% from its level of the prior week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index.