Pfleiderer Sees Possibility of Credit Breach
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Pfleiderer, the world’s second biggest producer of chipboard and fibreboard, says it could be in violation of its lending agreements unless its sales improve.
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Magnificent Carpet Awards Seeking Entries
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 12, 2010 -- America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, the headlining event at the January Atlanta International Area Rug Market, is calling for manufacturers and importers to enter their product.
Armstrong's Plan for Dividend Hits Credit Rating
New York, NY, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Standard & Poor's Rating Services lowered its credit rating on Armstrong World Industries due to the company's plan to pay a special cash dividend.
Number of LEED Projects Continues To Grow
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2010 -- This month, the total footprint of commercial projects certified under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System surpassed 1 billion square feet, the group said.
Mature-Housing Builders Still Pessimistic
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Builder confidence in the mature-market sector remains bleak, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders.
Testing Firm's White Paper Looks at 'Green'
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Air Quality Sciences has issued a white paper that attempts to define "green."
CRI Elects Officers for 2011
Dalton, GA, Nov. 11, 2010--CRI held its annual meeting to elect its board of directors for 2011.
Pfleiderer Operating Loss Doubles in Quarter
Neumarkt, Nov. 11, 2010 -- Pfleiderer AG posted revenue of 381.4 million euros in the third quarter, an increase of 9.8% compared to the prior-year period.
Foreclosure Activity Falls Sharply in October
Irvine, CA, Nov. 11, 2010 -- The number of home repossessions last month fell by the sharpest margin this year, according to foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc.
Ray Anderson Wins USGBC Leadership Award
Washington, DC, Nov. 11, 2010 -- Interface founder Ray Anderson was named one of the winners of the U.S. Green Building Council's 2010 Leadership Awards.