Builder Pulte Swings to Profit
Bloomfield Hills, MI, July 26, 2012 -- Homebuilder PulteGroup reported second quarter net income of $42 million, or $0.11 per share compared to a net loss of $55 million, or $0.15 per share, a year ago.
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Empire Today Expands in New York State
Northlake, IL, July 26, 2012 -- Empire Today said that it has expanded its services in New York state to the Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse areas.
Ardex Signs Canadian Distributor Powerhold
Aliquippa, PA, July 26, 2012 -- Ardex Engineered Cements/W.W. Henry Co. had entered a distribution agreement with Powerhold Canada.
New Home Sales Decline in June
Washington, DC, July 25, 2012 -- New single-family home sales in June fell 8.4% from May, according to the Commerce Department.
Lumber Liquidators Income Surges, Ups Outlook
Toano, VA, July 25, 2012 -- Lumber Liquidators reported that second quarter net income increased 130.4% to $12.2 million, or $0.43 per share from $5.3 million, or $0.19 per share, a year ago.
Milliken Begins Carpet Landfill Diversion Program
Spartanburg, SC, July 25, 2012 -– Milliken said it has introduced a carpet landfill diversion program, which provides simple means for customers to divert old carpet from landfills.
Greenberg Golf Tournament Set Sept. 12
Manchester, NH, July 25, 2012 -- CCA Global Partners will host the 10th annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament at Barnsley Gardens resort in Adairsville, Georgia Sept. 12.
Mortgage Applications Rise on Refinancing
Washington, DC, July 25, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume increased last week as record-low interest rates spurred demand for refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Orian Rugs Re-Hires Newton as Senior VP
Anderson, SC, July 25, 2012 -- Orian Rugs has named Don Newton senior vice president of business development.
Tile of Spain Awards Seeks Entries
Madrid, Spain, July 25, 2012 -- The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association is launching the 11th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture-Interior Design competition.