New York Manufacturing Grows Unexpectedly
New York, NY, Aug. 15, 2008--Manufacturing in New York unexpectedly grew in August as the cost of raw materials fell.
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Striking Beaulieu Canada Workers Reject Offer
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, Aug. 15, 2008--Striking workers at Beaulieu Canada have overwhelmingly rejected the company's latest contract offer, according to The Gazette newspaper.
Industrial Production Slows in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 15, 2008-- U.S. industrial production slowed in July, restrained by a drop in output at utilities as the weather turned fairer.
Bentley Prince Street Reorganizing Sales Force
Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 14, 2008–Bentley Prince Street said it is reorganizing its national sales team as of Sept. 1.
Lane Sales Names A & D Representative
Long Island, NY, Aug. 15, 2008--Lane Sales has appointed Rita Spinella to a newly created architecture and design representative position.
Ardex Names Liozu President and CEO
Aliquippa, PA, Aug. 14, 2008--Ardex Engineered Cements and the W.W. Henry Co. have named Stephan Liozu as president and CEO, effective immediately.
Foreclosures Continued To Climb in July
Irvine, CA, Aug. 14, 2008--Foreclosure filings grew by more than 50 percent compared with the same month a year ago, according to data released by RealtyTrac Inc.
Median Home Prices Continue To Fall
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2008--Real estate prices continued to post declines in the second quarter, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors.
Congoleum Profits Plunge From a Year Ago
Mercerville, NJ, Aug. 13, 2008--Congoleum Corporation said second quarter net income was $212,000, compared with net income of $835,000 a year ago.
CPI Rises Twice as Much as Anticipated
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2008--U.S. consumer prices jumped to a 17-year high in July, according to the Labor Department.