Unilin, Balterio, Reach License Agreement
Brussels, Belgium, April 3, 2008--Balterio and Unilin have signed a worldwide license agreement, giving Balterio the right to sell its products throughout the world and ending pending litigation in Europe.
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Pfleiderer Reports Record Performance in 2007
Neumarkt, Germany, April 3, 2008--Pfleiderer reported a record year in 2007 "despite a challenging environment."
Initial Jobless Claims at 19 Month High
Washington, DC, April 3, 2008--Initial unemployment claims for the week ending March 29 rose by 38,000 to 407,000, the highest level since mid-September 2005, according to the Labor Department.
Home Builders Could Get Boost From Legislation
Washington, DC, April 3, 2008--Homebuilders and the mortgage industry may be big winners in an agreement reached by Senate leaders.
Flexco Signs Michigan Distributor
Tuscumbia, AL, April 3, 2008--Flexco, a manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, has signed a distribution agreement with Contract Resource Group Inc. of Clinton Township, Mich.
ADP Employment Report Better Than Expected
Roseland, NJ, April 2, 2008--The ADP employment report for March showed a gain of 8,000 jobs, beating expectations of a 45,000 job loss.
Solutia Raising Prices on Plastic, Polymer
St. Louis, MO, April 3, 2008--Solutia Inc. said it will raise its prices on two of its plastic and polymer brands in North America due to high raw material, energy and transportation costs.
Välinge Signs Two More Licensees
Viken, Sweden, April 02, 2008--Välinge has signed global license agreements with FE Coswick & Bajaj Eco-Tec Products LTD.
Henkel Polybit Installing Massive Parquet Floor
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, April 3, 2008--Henkel Polybit, a leading manufacturer of waterproofing products and allied construction chemicals, said it is installing the world's largest parquet flooring for the world's tallest building, the Burj Dubai.
CRI Reaches Milestone of 200 Certified Cleaners
Dalton, GA, April 3, 2008--CRI has now certified its 200th cleaning solution under the CRI Seal of Approval Program with the addition of two Sears cleaning solutions.