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Lowe's Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting

Lowe's Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting

Charlotte, NC, May 29, 2007--Lowe's Chairman and CEO Robert A. Niblock told shareholders the company remains confident about the future in spite of challenges impacting the home improvement industry.

New Green Building Standard to Go Mainstream

New Green Building Standard to Go Mainstream

Washington, DC, May 29, 2007--A proposed new standard that will provide minimum guidelines for green building practices is nearly complete and has been released for public review and comme

USGBC and ICC Commit to Joint Initiatives

USGBC and ICC Commit to Joint Initiatives

Washington, DC, May 29, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council and the International Code Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further green building practices.

Earl Named  VP of R&D at Dal-Tile

Earl Named VP of R&D at Dal-Tile

Dallas, TX, May 24, 2007--Dal-Tile Corp. has appointed Dr. David A. Earl as vice president of research and development. In this role, he will be responsible for leading Dal-Tile in all areas related to innovation in products and technology.

April Existing Home Sales Off 2.6%

April Existing Home Sales Off 2.6%

Washington, DC, May 25, 2007--Existing home sales fell 2.6 percent to an annual rate of 5.99 million in April last month from 6.15 million in March, according to the National Association of Realtors.