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Washington, DC, July 31, 2009--The federal government's $787 billion stimulus plan is having little effect on job creation but appears to be saving jobs, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Lancaster, PA, July 30, 2009--Armstrong World Industries Inc. said income from continuing operations was $28.3 million, or $0.50 per share in the second quarter, compared to $52.4 million, or $0.92 per share a year ago.
Atlanta, GA, July 29, 2009--Interface Inc. reported second quarter net income of $5.1 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to $15.9 million, or $0.25 per share a year ago.
Midland, MI, July 30, 2009--Dow Chemical Co. reported a second quarter loss on Thursday, as sales fell and the company took large charges to revamp its operations.
Washington, DC, July 30, 2009--The economy is showing signs of stabilizing in some regions of the country, giving hope of a broader-based recovery this year.
Calabasas, CA, July 29, 2009--Homebuilder Ryland Group Inc. on Wednesday reported a smaller second quarter loss.
Landrum, SC, July 30, 2009--Mohawk Industries said it will lay off about 45 employees at its Landrum, S.C., commercial carpet plant, according to media reports.
Moncure, NC, July 31, 2009--Uniboard said that the construction of its fiberboard plant in Moncure is on schedule.
Viken, Sweden, July 30, 2009--Välinge is suing Egger over three of Välinge’s European patents.
Manchester, NH, July 30, 2009--CCA Global Partners will hold the the sixth annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Sept. 24 to benefit the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF).