Survey Shows 5 Percent in Market for House
New York, NY, Nov. 11, 2009--Just one in 20 Americans say they plan to buy a home within the next year, according to a survey released Wednesday for Move.com.
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Distributor Groups To Co-Locate 2010 Conventions
Chicago, IL, Nov. 11, 2009--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and the North American Building Material Distribution Association will co-locate their respective 2010 conventions.
Stainmaster Fibers Get First EPP Certification
Kennesaw, GA, Nov. 11, 2009—Invista said it is the first company to obtain Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification for its carpet fibers under a new, expanded standard by Scientific Certification Systems.
InterfaceFlor Wins German Sustainability Award
Krefeld, Germany, Nov. 10, 2009--Carpet tile manufacturer InterfaceFlor is the first U.S. company ever to win the German Sustainability Award.
Ford Using Recycled Carpet in Head Covers
Cleveland, OH, Nov. 10, 2009--Ford Motor Co. has begun using nylon cylinder head covers made from recycled carpeting in the 3-liter V-6 engines it makes in Brook Park for the Ford Escape small sport utility vehicle and the Ford Fusion mid-sized sedan.
Beazer Swings To Profit in Fourth Quarter
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 10, 2009--Beazer Homes reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $35.3 million, or $0.87 per share, including special charges of $29.9 million.
Lumber Liquidators Added to Small Cap Index
New York, NY, Nov. 10, 2009--Standard & Poor's said Monday that Lumber Liquidators would be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index after trading ends Tuesday.
Tarkett Sports Names Daliere President
Montreal, Canada, Nov. 10, 2009--The Tarkett Group has appointed Eric P. Daliere as the permanent president of Tarkett Sports. He has served as interim president since September.
Small-Business Owners Still Generally Pessimistic
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2009--Small-business owners are expected to cut jobs instead of adding them over the next three months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Pfleiderer Executive Board Member Resigns
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 10, 2009-- Due to the planned reorganization at Pfleiderer AG, Robert Hopperdietzel has decided to step down from his position as an Executive Board member.