Canada Building Permits Drop
Ottawa, Ontario, June 6, 2006--The value of Canadian building permits plunged 10.6 percent in April, far more than expected.
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Solutia Raises Price for Nylon Carpet Fibers
St. Louis, MO, June 6, 2006--Solutia Inc., announced today that it will increase the price on all nylon carpet fiber products by 5 to 7 percent for all shipments on or after July 5, 2006.
Homeowners and Renters See Credit Differently
Washington, DC, June 6, 2006--Over 81 percent of homeowners and 65 percent of renters believe that they manage their credit extremely well, according to a survey.
Flooring America’s “Neighborhood Networks” See Gai
Manchester, NH, June 6, 2006--The strength in numbers philosophy that brought more than 500 like-minded retailers together as Flooring America is paying fresh dividends on a smaller scale.
Oregon Company Offers Custom Wood Flooring
Glide, OR, June 6, 2006--A new flooring business has opened in Glide, with a unique twist. Sheldon’s Carolina Custom Flooring offers hardwood flooring, which is all made on site.
April Office Furniture Shipment Growth Eases
Grand Rapids, MI, June 6, 2006--Growth in office furniture shipments and orders slipped into single-digits year-over-year in April, according to the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association.
Congoleum Expands DuraCeramic Line
Mercerville, NJ, June 6, 2006--Congoleum has broadened its popular DuraCeramic product line with the addition of DuraCeramic Options which gives consumers unlimited opportunities to create custom floors and walls using this new product category.
Foamex Seeks Exclusivity Period Extension
Linwood, PA, June 6, 2006--Foamex International Inc., has asked a federal judge to extend its exclusive right to develop a Chapter 11 reorganization plan.
Realtors, Bankers Object to Home Depot Loans
Washington, DC, June 6, 2006--Major trade groups representing realtors and community bankers sought to block Home Depot's recent plan to offer home-improvement loans on Monday.
Companies More Charitable in 2005
New York, NY, June 6, 2006--Corporations gave 14 percent more to charities in 2005 from a year earlier, suggesting the growing importance of philanthropy to companies and their top executives, according to an annual survey released on Monday.