Snap-Tile Names New President
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 29, 2010 -- Snap-Tile LLC, parent company of Kwik-Tile, has named Van Conners as its new president.
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Chicago PMI Rises More Than Expected
Chicago, IL, Oct. 29, 2010 -- The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index was better than expected in October.
FieldTurf Opens Regional Office in Oregon
Wilsonville, OR, Oct. 29, 2010 -- FieldTurf Construction recently opened an office in Wilsonville that will operate as a regional headquarters, according to a story in the Wilsonville Spokesman.
Interface Profit More Than Doubles in Quarter
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Interface, Inc. reported third quarter net income of $12.1 million, or $0.19 per share compared with $5.5 million, or $0.09 per share, in the third quarter of 2009.
Propex Names Interim Chief Executive Officer
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Propex Operating Co. has named board member John Byrne as the interim chief executive officer.
Initial Jobless Claims Lowest Since Early July
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Initial jobless claims fell 21,000 to 434,000 last week, marking the third straight decline and the lowest level since early July, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday.
Foreclosure Crisis Continues To Spread
Irvine, CA, Oct. 28, 2010 -- The foreclosure crisis became more severe across a majority of large U.S. metropolitan areas this summer, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
NAHB Sees Pick Up in Building Next Year
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- The National Association of Home Builders cut its 2010 forecast for single-family home construction, but said activity will pick up over the next two years as the economy improves.
Bentley Prince Street, Parterre Create Collection
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Carpet maker Bentley Prince Street and vinyl flooring maker Parterre Flooring Systems have collaborated on a collection of flooring in what they see as the first in a series.
Mortgage Bankers See Rising Rates Next Year
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Mortgage bankers are predicting that interest rates will rise from historic lows to over 5% next year.