Greenbuild to Hold Biobased/Certified Wood Forum
Washington, DC, October 26, 2007--USGBC is pleased to announce an open forum on biobased and certified wood issues to be held in conjunction with USGBC Member Day at Greenbuild 2007.
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Special Presentations a Focus of Domotex 2008
Hannover, Germany, October 26, 2007-- With a wide-ranging exhibition program, an exciting line-up of special presentations Domotex Hannover 2008 is the No. 1 event of the year for the international floor coverings industry.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Inches UP
New York, NY, October 26, 2007-- The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index, key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America, increased one point in September.
Americhem Restructures Manufacturing Assets
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, October 26, 2007-- Americhem, a supplier of color and additive solutions for polymer-based products, has announced several moves in its on-going manufacturing restructuring process.
Boulder's Carpet Recycling Program Canceled
Boulder, CO, October 26, 2007--A factory fire and an unstable recycling market have prompted Boulder officials to pull the plug on a pilot carpet-recycling program.
Meritage Homes Posts 3Q Loss
Scottsdale, AZ, October 26, 2007--Meritage Homes posted a loss in the third quarter saying its orders fell 23%.
Mullican Raises Money for Children's Hospital
Johnson City, TN, October 26, 2007--Mullican Flooring’s October 20 sale of its products has earned a substantial sum for contribution to Niswonger Children’s Hospital.
Interface Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
Atlanta, GA, October 26, 2007--Interface, Inc. has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share payable November 23 to shareholders of record as of November 9.
Alliance Flooring Holds Annual Summit
Chattanooga, TN, October 25, 2007--Alliance Flooring, Inc., parent company of CarpetsPlus Color Tile, held its 2007 Summit in Venice, Florida, October 7-9.
New Home Sales Up 4.8% in September
Washington, DC, October 25, 2007--Sales of new homes rose 4.8% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 770,000 from a revised 735,000 in August, according to the Commerce Department.