Regupol's New Pennsylvania Facility Up and Running
Lebanon, PA –Regupol America has begun using new rubber processing equipment in its new Lebanon, Pa.-based facility.
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Private Equity Firm Buys European Parquet Maker
Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 20, 2009--Zurmont Madison Management has acquired Bauwerk Parkett, a double-layer parquet flooring company serving the German-speaking European market, for an undisclosed sum.
Wholesale Prices Fall in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2009--Wholesale prices dropped unexpectedly in September due to lower energy costs, as inflation remains in check amid signs of a broad economic recovery.
DuPont Reports Higher Earnings on Lower Sales
Wilmington, DE, Oct. 20, 2009--DuPont on Tuesday reported net income of $409 million, or $0.45 per share, up from $367 million, or $0.40 per share, in the year-ago quarter.
GE Money, Lumber Liquidators, Sign Agreement
Toano, VA, Oct. 20, 2009--GE Money and Lumber Liquidators have a multi-year agreement to offer consumer financing featuring a Lumber Liquidators credit card.
Ecore Products Get FloorScore Renewal
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 19, 2009--Ecore International said its recycled rubber products have received FloorScore certification for a second consecutive year.
Berry, Alloc To Move to New Holding Company
Racine, WI, Oct. 19, 2009--Beaulieu International Group is set to move the laminate flooring and parquet operations pooled in its wood division to a new holding firm.
Oil Hits 2009 High Before Falling Back
New York, NY, Oct. 19, 2009--Oil prices jumped above $79 a barrel to a 2009 high Monday before falling back.
Construction Forecast To Rebound Next Year
Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2009 -- Construction should see a modest rebound next year, according to the latest forecast by McGraw-Hill Construction.
Brazilian Firm To Build Tile Factory in Angola
Luanda, Angola, Oct. 19, 2009-- A tile factory with capacity to produce 300,000 square meters of tiles per month will be built in Luanda in 2010.