Armstrong Gets Climate Registered Status Again
Lancaster, PA, July 27, 2012 -- Armstrong World Industries said it has achieved Climate Registered status for five consecutive years.
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Consumer Sentiment Better Than Expected
Ann Arbor, MI, July 27, 2012 -- The final reading of the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters July consumer sentiment survey was 72.3.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in June
Washington, DC, July 27, 2012 -- Durable goods orders increased a better-than-expected 1.6% in June, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday.
Interface Sells Bentley Prince Street for $35M
Atlanta, GA, July 25, 2012 -- Interface said that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Bentley Prince Street division in a transaction valued at $35 million.
Pending Home Sales Decline in June
Washington, DC, July 26, 2012 -- Pending home sales fell 1.4% in June, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Interface Reports Lower Income, Sales
Atlanta, GA, July 25, 2012 -- Interface reported that net income in the second quarter was $10.3 million, or $0.16 per share, compared with net income of $12.8 million, or $0.20 per share, a year ago.
Initial Jobless Claims Plunge Last Week
Washington, DC, July 26, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, according to the Labor Department.
Clarion Industries Names Babula CEO
Shippenville, PA, July 26, 2012 -- Clarion Industries has named Michael Babula president and CEO.
Foreclosure Activity Up in First Six Months
Irvine, CA, July 26, 2012 -- Total foreclosure activity increased in the first half of this year from the previous six months, according to online foreclosure tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Arboritec CEO Ron Peden Resigns
Greenwood Village, CO, July 26, 2012 -- Arboritec AB said that CEO Ron Peden has resigned in order to spend more time on his other business endeavors.