Architecture Billings Index Surges
Washington, DC, September 20, 2006--After hovering around the no-growth mark for the past three months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) jumped in August to its highest mark since July 2005.
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Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, September 19, 2006--Chain store retail sales slipped in the latest week while overall demand compared with one year ago remained robust, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Online Recruitment Activity Rises
New York, NY, September 19, 2006--Online job opportunities in education, training, and library occupations rise or hold steady in all 28 markets with particular strength in Portland, Seattle and San Diego.
FieldTurf Files Complaint Against Sprinturf
Philadelphia, PA, September 19, 2006--FieldTurf has filed suit (Civil Action No. 06-CV-02515) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia against Sprinturf for falsely disseminating information concerning S
Omnova 3Q Earnings Up
Fairlawn, OH, September 19, 2006--Chemicals maker Omnova Solutions reported third-quarter earnings that more than doubled on sales and gross margin improvements.
Formica Flooring Signs with Tom Duffy Co.
Barnwell, SC, September 19, 2006--Formica Flooring has entered into an agreement with Tom Duffy Company to distribute its products in Southwest United States.
Wood Floors Atop Concrete Slabs Gaining Popularity
St. Louis, September 18, 2006--Many homeowners believe that wood floors are out of the question for slab construction, but advances in wood flooring, and the methods used to install them, make wood floors ideal for slab homes.
Slower Economic Growth for Six Months
Washington, DC, September 18, 2006--Business Roundtable’s third quarter 2006 CEO Economic Outlook Survey shows that America’s leading companies are expecting slower growth over the next six months.
Even India's Tile Makers Fear Chinese Competit
Mumbai, India, September 15, 2006--Thanks to poorly conceived import-export tariffs, ceramic tile makers in India are withering under an onslaught of inexpensive Chinese ceramic tiles, according to India's Financial Express.
Empire State Index Falls to 11.0
Washington, D.C., September 15, 2006--New York Federal Reserve Bank reported that its Empire State Manufacturing index rose to 13.8 in September, having dropped to 11.0 in August. Positive numbers in the Empire State index are said to indicate economic ex