HB Fuller 1Q Earnings Up 36%
St. Paul, MN, March 29, 2007--HB Fuller said cost controls and higher prices in the first quarter boosted its earnings 36 percent, despite end-market slowdowns.
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With Pergo, Pfleiderer Sees More Growth
Munich, Germany, March 29, 2007-Following the best results in its history in fiscal 2006, Pfleiderer AG said it continues to pursue its strategy of earnings-led growth
Carpet One Holds Retail Pro Convention in Dallas
Manchester, NH, March 28, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home held their 2nd Annual Retail Sales Professional Convention this month.
CFI Presents Patterned Carpet Workshops
Kansas City, MO, March 29,2007--Due to the overwhelming response from participants of previous Patterned Carpet Workshops, Certified FIoorcovering Installers will present the program in Kansas City, Missouri on May 15-16, 2007.
NFIB: Senate Conducts Card Check Hearings
Washington, DC, March 28, 2007--The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing examining the House's "Employee Free Choice Act," commonly referred to as "card-check" legislation.
NAM Calls for Bipartisan Trade Deal
Washington, DC, March 28, 2007--Frank Vargo, the National Association of Manufacturers’ vice president of international economic affairs calls for bipartisan trade deal.
MDA: Mortgage Applications Decrease Slightly
Washington, DC, March 28, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 23, 2007.
Carmax Headquarters Receives LEED Certification
Richmond, VA, March 28, 2007--CarMax, Inc. said that its home office in Richmond, Virginia has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
NAHB: Remodeling Industry Poised For Green Growth
Washngton, DC, March 28, 2007--Consumers want their remodeling projects green and remodelers already answer the call, according to recent research by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers.
Durable Goods Orders Up 2.5%
Washington, DC, March 28, 2007--Orders for durable goods climbed 2.5% in February as defense and non-defense aircraft orders bounced back following big declines to start off the year.