Toll Bros. Sales Off, Beat Estimates
Horsham, PA, August 8, 2007--Toll Brothers said it expects to report a decline in quarterly home-building revenue as the housing crisis deepens, and the company's CEO said sales might have further to fall.
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Dalton Ammonia leak Causes Evacuations
Dalton, GA, August 8, 2007--Overflow at a storage tank at a Harcros Chemicals facility in Dalton spilled 30 to 40 gallons of anhydrous ammonia Tuesday.
Mohawk Focusing on Environmental Leadership
Dalton, GA, August 8, 2007--For years, Mohawk has focused on environmentally friendly business practices that benefit the consumer, the environment, and the bottom line.
Mortgage Apps Up, Interest Rates Down Last Week
Washington, DC, August 8, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 3, 2007.
No-Sanding Hardwood Refinishing Franchises Offered
Alphretta, GA, August 8, 2007--International Franchise Systems Inc. has a new system to finish wood floors with no sanding.
Propex Releases Second Quarter Earnings.
Chattanooga, TN, August 8, 2007--Earnings and revenues for Propex Inc. fell in the second quarter.
Commercial Construction Show Prospectus Available
Cumming, GA, August 8, 2007--The Commercial Construction Show (CCS) said its 2008 Exhibitor Prospectus is available.
AMC Names Quirk VP Convention Center Sales
Atlanta, GA, August 8, 2007—Brian Quirk has been named vice president of convention center sales for AmericasMart Atlanta.
Survey: Manufacturing Confidence Rising
Washington, DC, August 8, 2007--Confidence is rising for both large and small manufacturing companies says the second-quarter survey by The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)/Industry Week.
Unilin Plans $30M Expansion of Laminate Plant
Thomasville, NC, August 6, 2007--Unilin Flooring will invest $30 million to expand its laminate plant in Thomasville.