Leone Named Mapei Strategic Marketing Director
Deerfield Beach, CA, July 6, 2007 – Mapei has named Jeff Leone as its Director of Strategic Marketing.
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Pfleiderer to Build New MDF/HDF Plant in Russia
Neumarkt, Germany & Novgorod, Russia, July 6, 2007-- Pfleiderer AG said it plans to establish nearby the existing particleboard plant in Russia a new plant for medium-density and high-density fiberboards.
Tarkett Reorganizes, Focuses on Regional Markets
Cleveland, OH, July 03, 2007--In a move intended to focus product development, marketing and service on the needs of local markets, Tarkett announces a management reorganization to three key regionally-based businesses.
ISM Non-Manufacturing Index Rises in June
Tempe, AZ, July 5, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a faster rate in June 2007, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Välinge Successfully Successfully Defends Patent
Viken, Sweden - July 5, 2007--The European Opposition Division at EPO has, after an oral proceeding, maintained Välinge’s European patent EP 1 272 716 as granted without requiring any amendments.
Jobless Claims Up Slightly Last Week
Washington, DC, July 5, 2007-- Jobless claims for state unemployment rose 2,000 to 318,000 in the week ended June 30, according to the Labor Department.
Study: 47% of Adult Americans Have Broadband
Washington, DC, Forty-seven percent of all adult Americans now have a high-speed internet connection at home, according to a February 2007 survey conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
ADP: 150,000 Jobs Added in June
Roseland, NJ, July 5, 2007--According to today’s ADP National Employment Report SM, private sector employment increased by 150,000 in June.
MBA: Mortgage Apps Unchanged Last Week
Washington, DC, July 5, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 29, 2007.
Study: Hard Surface Seen Increasing 4.3%
Cleveland, OH, July 5, 2007--Demand for hard surface flooring is projected to advance 4.3 percent per annum through 2011 to over 12 billion square feet.