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Chicago, IL, April 1, 2009--Corporate layoff announcements slowed last month compared with February, according to an unscientific monthly tally released Wednesday by outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas.
Brecon, Wales, April 1, 2009--A mid Wales facilities support company has launched a carpet tile recycling arm.
Washington, DC, April 1, 2009--Mortgage application volume last week ticked up a seasonally adjusted 3% from the week before, as mortgage rates continued to fall, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday.
Dubai, UAE, April 1, 2009--Domotex Middle East 2009 is targeting Lebanon as a major market for carpets and floor coverings and a catalyst for the growing regional wholesale market.
Washington, DC, March 31, 2009--Consumer confidence edged up in March from a record low in February, according to the monthly Conference Board index reported Tuesday.
Mercerville, NJ, March 30, 2009--Resilient manufacturer Congoleum Corp. said fourth quarter sales were $31.7 million, compared with sales of $43.8 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2007, a decrease of 27.6%.
Miami, FL, March 31, 2009--Homebuilder Lennar Corp. said Monday it's first-quarter losses increased 77 percent as home deliveries and new orders fell despite stepped-up buyer incentives.
Neumarkt, Germany, March 31, 2009-- Pfleiderer AG said it missed its revenue and earnings targets last year.
Chattanooga, TN, March 30, 2009 – Propex Inc. said that it will now operate outside of bankruptcy after spending 14 months under Chapter 11 protection.
New York, NY, March 30, 2009—Consolidated Carpet is marking its 65th anniversary in the floorcovering business.