Consumer Sentiment Lowest in 16 Years
Ann Arbor, MI, March 14, 2008—Consumer sentiment fell in March, but not as much as expected.
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ArborCraft Gets $9 Million Line of Credit
Johnson City, TN, March 13, 2008--ArborCraft LLC has obtained a $9.0 million revolving line of credit from Bridge Finance Group.
Armstrong, Valinge Agree on Combined Technology
Lancaster, PA and Viken, Sweden, March 13, 2008--Armstrong World Industries Inc. and Välinge Innovation AB have have signed a licensing agreement so that Välinge can use Armstrong’s NextGen locking engineered wood technology.
Survey Shows Carpet Gets Bum Rap on Allergies
Vancouver, WA, March 13, 2008 -- Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification recently surveyed 1,155 U.S. homeowners and found that 75 percent believed carpet to be the least effective floor covering for allergies.
Option Prices Lowered for Armstrong Executives
Lancaster, PA, March 14, 2008--Armstrong World Industries has reduced the exercise prices on the executive stock options by as much as $12.50, Armstrong said.
AIA Names Housing Award Recipients
Washington, D.C., March 13, 2008 — The American Institute of Architects has announced the 19 recipients of the 2008 Housing Awards.
Lumber Liquidators Getting Aggressive in UK
Toano, VA, March 14, 2008 -- Lumber Liquidators is taking advantage of the depressed value of the dollar to push into the United Kingdom.
IWT Sells Assets to Investment Firm
Palm City, FL, March 12, 2008--International Wholesale Tile said that it has sold its assets to a Connecticut-based private investment fund as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan.
Techmer PM Names Turner Fiber Division GM
Dalton, GA, March 13, 2008--Techmer PM has named David Turner general manager of the company’s Fiber Division.
Zeftron Nylon Certified for Recycled Content
Dalton, GA, March 13, 2008--Zeftron nylon has announced that all new and existing products made with its premium nylon 6 fiber now come standard with the Enviro6ix designation.