Bayer Develops New Floor Coating Technology
Pittsburg, PA, June 23, 2010--Bayer MaterialScience said it has successfully developed ultraviolet polyurethane dispersions (UV PUDs) for use in waterborne site-applied floor coatings.
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Existing Home Sales Fell Unexpectedly in May
Washington, DC, June 22, 2010--Home resales fell 2.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.66 million in May, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors.
New Homes Trending Toward Low Maintenance
Washington, DC, June 22, 2010--There is greater interest in smaller homes and lot sizes, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Homeowners Dropping Out of Fed Loan Aid Program
Washington, DC, June 22, 2010--The federal program to help people in danger of losing their homes is running into problems.
Mediterranea Using New Tile Printing Technology
Doral, FL, June 22, 2010--Mediterranea has introduced technology for improved digital inkjet printing on tile.
Chain Store Sales Higher Last Week
New York, NY, June 22, 2010-- Weekly chain store sales in the U.S. rose 2.5 percent, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
New Canadian Firm To Make Commercial Carpeting
Belleville, Ontario, Canada, June 22, 2010--A new textile firm in Belleville will make commercial carpeting.
NAHB Praises EPA Decision on Lead Remediation
Washington, DC, June 22, 2010--The EPA's decision to delay enforcement of the new Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule has been praised by the National Association of Home Builders.
WFCA Extends Deadline for Benchmark Survey
Anaheim, CA, June 21, 2010--The World Floor Covering Association extended the deadline for participation in its Benchmark Survey until July 15.
Greenguard Begins Operations in China
Beijing, China, June 21, 2010--The Greenguard Environmental Institute has begun overseas operations in Beijing, China, including the launch of its new Chinese website, www.greenguard.org.cn.