ServiceMaster 4Q Earnings Up
Downers Grove, IL, February 13, 2007--ServiceMaster posted higher quarterly earnings and said its review of strategic alternatives was going ahead.
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Builders Testify Before Congress on Green Benefits
Washington, DC, February 13, 2007--Alaska home builder Jack Hebert told Congress today that the housing industry is committed to implementing green building techniques.
Kathy Ireland Exec Joins House of Taylor Jewelry
West Hollywood, CA, February 13, 2007--House of Taylor Jewelry today announced that Yossi Fixman has been named vice president of marketing.
Wellman to Combine Chemical-Based Units
Shrewsbury, NJ, February 13, 2007--Wellman, a polyester products and packaging resins maker, said it will combine its polyester fiber and PET resin into one chemical-based business segment.
Shaw Contract Intros New Urban Reflections
Dalton, GA, February 13, 2007--The latest offering from Shaw Contract Group’s Workplace Design Studio pairs clean and crisp patterns with a linear oriented background to represent a unique perspective on metropolitan life.
ServiceMaster Launches Remote Monitoring Program
Memphis, TN, February 13, 2007--ServiceMaster Clean has launched a nationwide remote monitoring service for water damage recovery.
Home Depot Names President of China Retail
Atlanta, GA, February 13, 2007--Home Depot has named Yves Chen to the post of the company’s retail operations in China. He will report directly to Annette Verschuren, president, Home Depot Asia and Canada.
Lowe’s Niblock Targets 2,000 U.S. Locations
Raleigh, NC, February 13, 2007--Chairman and CEO Robert Niblock spoke at the N.C. State University College of Management's Wachovia Executive Lecture Series.
Foamex Emerges from Chapter 11
Linwood, PA, February 12, 2007--Foamex International said today that its plan of reorganization has become effective and the company has successfully emerged from chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Manure Fiberboard May Be The Next Big Thing
East Lansing, MI, February 12, 2007--Home-buyers of tomorrow could find themselves walking across floors made from manure.