Unilin and Beaulieu International Settle Five Infr
Waregem, Belgium, September 29, 2006-- The Beaulieu International Group and Unilin announce that they have reached an agreement to settle five German patent cases.
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Mannington Commercial Products Meet EPP Certificat
Calhoun, GA September 27, 2006-- Continuing its tradition of environmental leadership, Mannington Commercial is pleased to announce that it has achieved Gold Certification of all its Infinity Modular carpet products using Antron Lumena@ and Antron Legacy
Durable Goods Orders Off in August
Washington, DC, September 27, 2006--Despite increased demand for autos, orders for U.S.-made durable goods fell 0.5% in August as orders for aircraft, electronics, machinery, metals and electrical goods crumbled, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Lennar 3Q Earnings Drop
Miami, FL, September 26, 2006—Homebuilder Lennar reported third quarter earnings that dropped 39 percent due to a continued slowdown in the housing market.
Quick•Step Intros New Interior Designer
Dallas, TX, September 25, 2006 – Quick•Step announces an enhancement to its web site, www.quick-step.com.
Home Depot Downgraded by Credit Suisse
New York, NY, September 18, 2006--Home Depot was downgraded to neutral from outperform at Credit Suisse, citing valuation and concerns over a weakening housing market.
Dow Polyurethane Backing For Education Sector
Dalton, GA, September 15, 2006--Polyurethane backing technology from The Dow Chemical Company offers a solution for carpet in educational facilities.
Shaw Brochure Highlights Environmental Initiatives
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2006--Shaw Industries has completed a comprehensive brochure, “Our Journey...Reaching Sustainability,” that is designed to communicate the company’s progress toward its environmental objectives.
Small-Business Optimism Drops
Washington, DC, September 12, 2006--The nation's normally upbeat entrepreneurs turned decidedly downbeat in August, forcing the NFIB Small-Business Optimism Index to fall more than two points to 95, the lowest reading recorded since March, 2003.
Lennar Lowers Its 3Q Guidance
Miami, FL, September 8, 2006--Homebuilder Lennar Corp., reduced its third-quarter earnings outlook on Friday, citing increased sales incentives driven by a soft housing market, as well as certain land adjustments.