Builder Lennar Swings To Profit
Miami, FL, Sept. 20, 2010--Home builder Lennar Corp. reported income of $30 million, or $0.16 per share, for the three months ended Aug. 31, compared to a loss of $171.6 million, or $0.97 a share, a year earlier.
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Builder Confidence Remains Low in September
Washington, DC, Sept. 20, 2010--Homebuilders confidence in September unexpectedly held to the lowest level in more than a year, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index.
Anderson Holding Retail Sales Incentive Program
Fountain Inn, SC, Sept. 20, 2010--Anderson will hold what it is calling its richest retail salesperson’s earning opportunity in the company’s 64-year history.
Trutzschler Nonwovens Names Osterloh CEO
Moenchengladbach, Germany, Sept. 20, 2010--Leen Osterloh has been named CEO of Trutzschler Nonwovens.
LIFCA Offering Lead Paint Class for Contractors
Long Island, NY, Sept. 20, 2010--The Long Island Floor Covering Association is holding a class Sept. 30 for contractors on the new lead paint work practices rules.
Consumer Sentiment Falls To August 2009 Levels
Ann Arbor, MI, Sept. 17, 2010--Consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined in early September to its weakest level in more than a year.
Foam Producers Accused of Antitrust Activities
Statesville, NC, Sept. 17, 2010--Several North American foam producers have engaged in antitrust activities, including price fixing, according to lawsuits filed by foam buyers.
QEP Reports Record Sales on Harris Acquisition
Boca Raton, FL, Sept. 16, 2010--Q.E.P. Co. reported record net sales of $121.2 million for the six months ended August 31, an increase of $19.4 million from the $101.8 million reported in the same period of fiscal 2010.
Invista Bath Rug Fibers Get EPP Certification
Kennesaw, GA, Sept. 17, 2010--Polymer and fiber manufacturer Invista said it has earned the Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification for its Comforel bath rug fibers.
Consumer Price Index Shows Tame Inflation
Washington, DC, Sept. 17, 2010--The Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% in August for the second straight month, pulled higher by energy prices, the Labor Department said.