ASCR Sets Plan for Growth
Columbia, MD, December 11, 2006--ASCR International, the restoration industry association’s board of directors, has adopted a new strategic plan to further direct the association’s growth.
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Mannington Commercial Names Jones Director of Mark
Calhoun, GA, December 8, 2006--Jack Ganley, president, Mannington Commercial said the company has completed its executive management team with the addition of Natalie Jones to the post of director of marketing.
Homebuilders See Bottom in Early 2007
New York, NY, December 7, 2006--Executives of several of the largest homebuilders predicted that inventories would decline, and prices and home starts would rise, in the latter half of 2007.
ADP: Jobs Creation Up 158,000
Washington, DC, December 6, 2006--Private employers created 158,000 net new jobs in November, according to the ADP employment index released Wednesday.
Building Permits Surge in Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, December 6, 2006--The value of Canadian building permits unexpectedly surged 6.1 percent in October from September, reaching their second highest level on record.
Toll Brothers Expects '07 Earning to Drop 62%
Horsham, PA, December 5, 2006--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers said next year's annual earnings may fall up to 62%, but the company also raised hopes that it's seen a turn in the housing market.
Formica Flooring Rolls Out Spacesaver Display
Barnwell, SC, December 4, 2006--Formica Flooring has built a display of strength: At just six-feet wide, the fully-lit Spacesaver display packs a powerful punch, combining quality, style and efficiency while showcasing the entire Formica Flooring product
Entries Wanted for AmericasMart Magnificent Carpet
Atlanta, GA, December 4, 2006--America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards--the Academy Awards of the area rug industry and long considered the industry’s most coveted honor--has issued its 2007 Call for Entries.
BOA: Homebuilding Market Improving
New York, December 1, 2006--Banc of America Securities upgraded the home building sector to "neutral" from "underweight" Thursday and raised its price targets on major builders, citing its improving outlook for traffic, affordability and a moderation in n
Personal Income and Spending Up in October
Washington, DC, November 30, 2006--Consumer spending rose 0.4% in October following two lukewarm months, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.