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Linwood, PA, February 1, 2007--Foamex International said today that the Bankruptcy Court has confirmed the company's Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization, setting the stage for the company's emergence from chapter 11, which is expected to o
New York, NY, January 26, 2007--McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies released the latest issue of its SmartMarket Report series, detailing its findings of market research into green building in the education construction sector.
Washington, DC, January 25, 2007--President Bush released an Executive Order strengthening the Federal government's environmental and energy strategies. The Orders call for the head of each Federal agency to reduce "energy intensity" by 3 percent annu
Bangkok, Thailand, January 24, 2007--Depa United Group has paid 82 million baht for a 20% shareholding in Thailand Carpet Manufacturing Plc, the maker of Tai Ping and Royal Thai carpets. Tai Ping in Thailand has no association with Tai Ping Carpets Limite
Miami, FL, January 23, 2007--Two years ago, a European investor group launched Floors Today from Miami with the goal of creating a nationwide retailer of hardwood and laminate flooring. Floors Today opened about 60 stores before it ran into trouble.
Beijing, China, January 22, 2007--Chinese laminate floor manufacturers may soon have to pay high royalties or be banned from the US flooring market, according to China Daily.
Marietta, GA, January 19, 2007--Several large, regional flooring contractors have made their first move of the New Year a move to join FloorExpo.
Washington, DC, January 17, 2007--Continuing on an upward trend that began in the final quarter of 2006, builder confidence rose two points in January, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released
Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium, January 13, 2007--On Thursday January 11, 2007 Unilin claims to have filed a patent infringement suit (for the UK market), against Balterio and associated companies, before the Patent county court in London (UK).
Atlanta, GA, January 11, 2007--Home Depot investors have asked a Georgia state court to issue an injunction blocking the retailer from paying former chief executive Robert Nardelli a $210-million severance package.