Proposal Would Require Reporting of Greenhouse Gas
Washington, DC, March 11, 2009--The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule on Tuesday that would require a broad range of industries report their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Mortgage Application Volume Rises 11 Percent
Washington, DC, March 11, 2009--Mortgage application volume last week increased a seasonally adjusted 11.3%.
Shaw Cutting Workforce at Tennessee Wood Plant
South Pittsburg, TN, March 10, 2009--Shaw Industries said it will reduce manufacturing volume at its hardwood facility in South Pittsburg because of lower demand caused by weaker market conditions
FieldTurf Tarkett Opens Michigan Office
Detroit, MI, March 11, 2009 -- FieldTurf Construction has recently opened an office in Auburn Hills, Mich. that will operate as a regional office for the sports surfacing manufacturer.
Bentley Prince Street Wins Evergreen Award
Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 2009 – The U.S. General Services Administration has chosen California carpet manufacturer Bentley Prince Street as a recipient of its 2008 Evergreen Award.
Aacer Flooring Names Northeast Regional Manager
Peshtigo, WI, March 11, 2009 -- Aacer Flooring has named Kit Burkholder as Northeastern regional manager for sports.
Dow, Rohm & Haas, Reach Agreement on Sale
Midland, MI, March 9, 2009--Dow Chemical has reached a tentative agreement to buy chemical maker Rohm & Haas.
Criterion Brock Names New Chief Executive
Portland, OR, March 11, 2009 -- Criterion Brock, Inc., a supplier of floorcovering for multi-family housing, named Cathi Brock as its new chief executive officer.
Small Construction Businesses Grow More Upbeat
Buffalo Grove, IL, March 10, 2009--Owners of construction and contracting businesses have an improved outlook for the general economy during the next 12 months.
Home Improvement Group Sees Rebound in 2010
Tampa FL, March 10, 2009--U.S. home improvement sales may see their biggest decrease in 32 years and their third straight annual decline, according to a new forecast by the Home Improvement Research Institute/IHS Global Insight.