Texas Manufacturing Continues to Decelerate
Dallas, TX, October 30, 2007--Texas manufacturing continues to show signs of softness, according to the 122 business executives who responded to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey in October.
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Wellman Posts 3Q Loss, Seeks Alternatives
Fort Mill, SC, October 30, 2007--Wellman reported a narrower quarterly loss on Monday, but said its board of directors was evaluating strategic options for the company.
Economists: Housing Turnaround to Begin In 2008
Washington, DC, October 26, 2007--Economists participating in the NAHB Fall Construction Forecast Conference on Oct. 24 said they expect the industry to bottom out and to start turning around in 2008.
Promotions at Flooring America and Flooring Canada
Manchester, NH, October 26, 2007--Flooring America and Flooring Canada (FA/FC) has named Randy Upson vice president of merchandising and Susan Alex senior director of operations.
Louisiana Pacific Posts Third Quarter Loss
Nashville, TN, October 29, 2007--Louisiana Pacific reported a third-quarter of $67.8 million, or $0.65 per share, after earning $9.5 million, or $0.09 per share, in the year-ago period.
Brant Named Executive Vice President at Propex
Chattanooga, TN, October 29, 2007--Stan Brant has been named executive vice president of operations for Propex Inc.
Casey Named WMC'’s Programming Director
Las Vegas, NV, October 29, 2007--World Market Center has named long time home furnishings and event industry expert Margaret Casey to the newly created post of director of programming.
Anderson a Time Magazine Hero of the Environment
London, England, October 29, 2007--Interface Inc.’s founder and chairman, Ray Anderson, was named one of Time Magazine’s international ‘Heroes of the Environment’ at an awards ceremony held in London.
China Fades on Intellectual Property Cooperation
Beijing, China, October 25, 2007--China pulled back from some areas of cooperation with the U.S. on protecting intellectual property rights.
Consumer Confidence Slides in October
Ann Arbor, MI, October 26, 2007--The Index of Consumer Sentiment was 80.9 in the October 2007 survey, down from 83.4 in the August and September surveys, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.