Homebuilder Toll Brothers 2Q Earnings More Than Do
Horsham, PA, May 26—-Luxury home builder Toll Brothers reported second-quarter earnings that more than doubled on strong demand and increased prices.
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WarmlyYours Signs Licensing Agreement with Honeywe
Buffalo Grove, IL, May 26--WarmlyYours entered into a licensing agreement under which the company will manufacture and market a new line of premium quality floor warming systems with the Honeywell brand.
Durable Goods Orders Up 1.9%
Washington, DC, May 25—-Orders for durable goods in April jumped 1.9 percent, according to a report issued today by the Commerce Department.
New Home Sales Up 0.2%, Set Record
Washington, DC, May 25--The sale of new homes in April inched up 0.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.316 million and the highest level ever, according to the Commerce Department.
Witex Takes US Business Back Into Own Hands
Augustdorf, Germany, May 24--Effective immediately, the North American laminate business for Witex will be serviced directly by Witex Flooring Inc. of Germany. A year ago, Witex Holding sold their shares of its subsidiary, Witex USA Inc., to a group of in
Existing Home Sales Up 4.5%, Hit Record
Washington, DC, May 24--Existing-home sales hit a record high in April, defying expectations of a modest slowing trend in 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors.
RFCI Launches Indoor Air Quality Certification
Rockville, Maryland, May 23--The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) is introducing the FloorScore program, a new voluntary certification program that identifies flooring products that meet stringent emitting building materials.
Shaw Launches Online Payment Program
Dalton, GA, May 20--Shaw has announced the creation of Pay Online, a secure computer application that will allow the company’s customers to pay bills online.
UTT to Buy Carbon From EarthFirst Technologies
Tampa, FL, May 20--EarthFirst Technologies announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, World Environmental Solutions Company, Inc. (WESCO), has entered into a Carbon Purchase Agreement with Dalton, Georgia-based Universal Textile Technologies.
Arizona Tile to Open Texas Distribution Center
Dallas, TX, May 20--Arizona Tile has leased 100,000 square feet of distribution space near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, according to the Dallas Mornings News.