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Chagrin Falls, OH, Nov. 9, 2010 -- Tarkett North America said that all its North American plants, including those from its Johnsonite company, have received ISO 14001:2004 certification for environmental management.
Dallas, TX, Nov. 9, 2010 -- Confidence among U.S. CEOs improved at the beginning of the fourth quarter, according to a survey by the non-profit Young Presidents' Organization.
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 8, 2010 -- Due to market overcapacity, Pfleiderer plans to close a particleboard plant in Ebersdorf, Germany and an MDF plant in Nidda, Germany.
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2010 -- Pending home sales fell nationwide in September after two months of gains, the National Association of Realtors said.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 8. 2010 -- Six new vacuums and one solution pre-spray have passed the testing and been certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval.
New York, NY, Nov. 8, 2010 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus has maintained "buy" ratings on shares of both Mohawk Industries and Armstrong World Industries after the companies reported earnings last week.
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2010 -- Twenty-seven percent of first-time buyers who purchased a home between July 2009 and June 2010 received a gift from family or friends to help with the down payment.
New Orleans, LA, Nov. 8, 2010 -- The commercial real estate market could begin improving soon as there are signs that the freeze in commercial lending should begin to thaw.
New York, NY, Nov. 8, 2010 -- More U.S. executives than ever are increasing earnings forecasts compared with those lowering them, according to a Bloomberg News story.
Toronto, Ontario, Nov. 8, 2010 -- Novalis International said it has achieved FloorScore indoor air quality certification from Scientific Certification Systems for its NovaFloor Hartsfield and Providence product lines.