NAHB Criticizes Proposal on Mortgage Interest
Washington, DC, Nov. 11, 2010 -- The National Association of Home Builders has criticized a proposal to scale back the mortgage interest deduction.
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Winners of Centiva Earth Day Challenge Named
Florence, AL, Nov. 11, 2010 -- Centiva by International Floors of America issued a challenge to Starnet Members in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.
American Truetzschler Gets New Leadership
Mönchengladbach, Germany, Nov. 11, 2010 -- After 21 years as CEO of American Truetzschler, Kurt Scholler will retire at the end of this year.
IICRC To Establish International Trade Association
Vancouver, WA, Nov. 11, 2010 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification has approved the creation of an independent international trade association.
Initial Jobless Claims Down More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2010 -- Initial jobless claims fell 24,000 last week to 435,000, according to the Labor Department.
Invista Progressing Toward 2020 Energy Goals
Kennesaw, GA, Nov. 10, 2010 -- Invista Performance Surfaces & Materials said it has achieved substantial improvements in energy use and emissions reductions since 2007 as the company moves toward its 2020 goal of reducing energy usage by 20%.
Interface Vows To Seek EPD Status by 2012
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 10, 2010 -- Interface Inc. said that it will obtain third-party validated environmental product declarations (EPDs) on all InterfaceFlor products by 2012.
Mortgage Applications Up for Home Purchases
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2010 -- U.S. mortgage application volume rose last week, on increases in demand for both home purchase and refinance loans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Global Market Partners To Market Lyptus
Federal Way, WA, Nov. 10, 2010 -- Weyerhaeuser and Global Market Partners, Inc. said they have created a partnership in which GMP will be the exclusive global marketer of Weyerhaeuser's Lyptus.
Analyst Raises Estimates for Interface
New York, NY, Nov. 10, 2010 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has a "buy" rating on shares of Interface Inc. and has raised its earning estimates and target price for the stock.