Carpet One Co-Founder Alan Greenberg Dies
St. Louis, MO, August 28, 2007--Alan Greenberg, the co-founder, Co-CEO / Co-Chairman of CCA Global Partners and Carpet One, died August 28 after a courageous battle with cancer.
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Group President Cromie to Leave ServiceMaster
Memphis, TN, August 29, 2007--ServiceMaster said that it is realigning senior management and that all business units will report directly to CEO J. Patrick Spainhour.
Mortgage Applications Decrease Last Week
Washington, DC, August 29, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 24, 2007.
China Issues Rules on Overseas Logging
Bejing, China, August 29, 2007--China, accused of stripping forests in other countries to meet its booming demand, has issued rules governing logging companies working overseas, state media reported Wednesday.
Former President Clinton to Keynote at Greenbuild
Washington, August 29, 2007--Former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote speech of the opening plenary of Greenbuild.
Rating on Six Home Builders Cut
New York, NY, August 29, 2007-- Fitch Ratings cut its ratings on a six home builders, citing challenges in the housing market and deterioration in builders' operating margins and credit profile.
Toyota to Build Carpet Plant in Mississippi
Erlanger, KY, August 28, 2007--Toyota Boshoku America said it will build a new plant in Itawamba County, Mississippi, to supply seats, door panels and carpet to Toyota.
Johnsonite Names DC Consultant
Chagrin, Falls, OH, August 28, 2007—Johnsonite has named Elizabeth Turner solution development consultant for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Congoleum to Submit Compliance Plan to Amex
Mercerville, NJ, August 27, 2007--Congoleum Corporation could be delisted from the American Stock Exchange if it does not file an adequate compliance plan with the exchange by Sept. 5.
EcoWorx Performance Broadloom Now Available
Dalton, GA, August 27, 2007- Shaw said its recyclable EcoWorx Performance Broadloom is now available.