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.
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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.
Tandus Names Sandy VP, Dealer Development
Dalton, GA, October 25, 2007—Tandus has named Jim Sandy vice president of dealer development.
Mortgage Refinance Apps Up Last Week
Washington, DC, October 25, 2007—Mortgage applications were up 11.2% for the week ending October 19, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.