Abirochas to Participate in Flooring Russia
Moscow, Russia, April 23, 2007--Abirochas, one of Brazil’s best known natural and ornamental stone associations, has officially confirmed its participation at this year’s Flooring Russia Exhibition.
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Tennant Among Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies
Minneapolis, MN, April 23, 2007--Tennant Co. has been named one of America's most trustworthy companies according to Audit Integrity, an independent Los Angeles firm that researches corporate governance practices.
Wilbur Ross to Acquire Collins & Aikman's Carpet
New York, April 23, 2007--Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., chairman of International Automotive Components Group North America, has signed a definitive agreement with Collins & Aikman to acquire C&A's Carpet & Acoustics Division.
San Diego County Site of Flooring Install Event
San Diego, CA, April 23, 2007--April 14 was an exciting day for flooring installation in San Diego, CA.
Eight Bane-Clene Extractors Earn CRI Seal
Dalton, GA, April 23, 2007--A total of eight new truck mount extractors--all made by Bane-Clene Corp--have been added to the Seal of Approval category for extractor equipment.
Sherwin-Williams 1Q Earnings Off
Cleveland, OH, April 23, 2007--Sherwin-Williams in the first quarter said that net sales, net income and diluted net income per common share were essentially flat in the quarter.
D.R. Horton 2Q Earnings Off 85%
Fort Worth, TX, April 20, 2007--D.R. Horton Inc. said its profits plunged 85 percent in the January-March quarter, and its chief executive said the weak housing market would continue into 2008.
Interface to Release 1st Quarter Results Next Week
Atlanta, GA, April 20, 2007--Interface, Inc. announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2007 results on Wednesday, April 25, 2007.
Leading Indicators Point to Slower Growth
Washington, D.C. April 20, 2007--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index increased 0.1 percent in March.
Jobless Claims Remain Elevated
Washington, D.C., April 20, 2006--The number of people applying for state unemployment benefits fell by 4,000 to 339,000 in the week ending April 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday.