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Tarkett Residential Adds New York Distributor

Tarkett Residential Adds New York Distributor

Farnham, Quebec, Canada,, March 10, 2009 – Tarkett Residential said it has expanded its distribution base by adding Mount Vernon, N.Y.-based Norman D. Lifton Co. as a flooring distributor in the Tri-State area.

Oil Prices Continue To Drift Higher

New York, NY, March 10, 2009--Oil prices rose to near $48 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after OPEC signaled it will likely announce another production cut within days, adding to large supply reductions the cartel has already implemented.

USGBC Names Senior Vice President, LEED

Washington, DC, March 6. 2009-- The U.S. Green Building Council has named Scot Horst senior vice president, LEED, a new position in the organization, effective April 1.

Moody's Downgrades Beazer, Hovnanian

New York, NY, March , 2009--Moody's Investors Service on Friday cut its ratings on homebuilders Beazer Homes and Hovnanian Enterprises, citing concerns that home sales will continue to weaken in 2009 and 2010.

Congoleum Gets Reprieve in Bankruptcy Case

Congoleum Gets Reprieve in Bankruptcy Case

New York, NY, March 5, 2009--Floor covering maker Congoleum Corp has been granted a stay by a U.S. bankruptcy judge on an earlier decision ordering the dismissal of its Chapter 11 case.