Housing Starts Up 0.8% in March
Washington, DC, April 17, 2007—Housing starts rose 0.8 percent in March, according to a Commerce Department report.
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Custom Floor Centre Merges With Ambassador
St Louis, MO, April 17, 2007--Custom Floor Centre (CFC) has merged with Ambassador Floor Co. The union creates the largest new residential and commercial flooring specialist in metro St. Louis.
Builder Confidence Drops Further In April
Washington, DC, April 16, 2007 - Deepening problems in the subprime mortgage market continued to take a toll on builder confidence in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Greenpeace Targets Illegal Logging
Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2007—Environmental group Greenpeace says China should take responsibility for illegal hardwood logging in Southeast Asia.
Home Depot Launches Eco Options
Atlanta, GA, April 17, 2007--Home Depot today expanded its long-term commitment to the environment and sustainability by launching its Eco Options(SM) program.
Unilin Reaches Agreements with Välinge & Beaulieu
Wielsbeke, Belgium, April 17, 2007--Unilin and Välinge have executed an agreement which puts an end to most worldwide litigation between the companies.
828 International Adds To Its Sales Team
Greenville, SC, April 13, 2007--828 International is just coming off its best market season and is preparing for further growth by increasing its sales team.
Johnson Named Foamex CEO
Linwood, PA, April 16, 2007--Foamex International said it has named John G. Johnson, Jr. Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
March Retail Sales Up 0.7%
Washington, DC, April 16, 2007--Retail sales in March rose 0.7% in March, according to a Commerce Department report.
Bonsal Makes Organizational Changes
Charlotte, N.C., April 16, 2007--Key organizational changes have been made by David Maske, President, Bonsal American.