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Shaw Using New Carpet Tile Recycling System

Shaw Using New Carpet Tile Recycling System

Augusta, GA, June 24, 2010--To increase its efficiency and its ability to recycle its EcoWorx carpet tiles, Shaw Industries has switched to a new shredding and granulating system that keeps temperatures lower, according to Plastics News.

H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Sales, Lower Income

St. Paul, MN, June 23, 2010--H.B. Fuller Company reported net income for the second quarter of $11.0 million, or $0.22 per share, versus $17.6 million, or $0.36 per share, in last year's second quarter.

CEOs Grow More Optimistic About Hiring

New York, NY, June 23, 2010--A new survey by the Business Roundtable shows that the number of CEOs planning to increase hiring is at the highest level since mid-2007.

Q.E.P. Income Down in Quarter on Record Sales

Boca Raton, FL, June 23, 2010--Q.E.P. Co. reported that net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $1.9 million, or $0.56 per share, as compared to $2.3 million, or $0.64 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

Sales of New Homes Hit Record Low

Sales of New Homes Hit Record Low

Washington, DC, June 23, 2010--Sales of new single-family houses fell a record 33% in May to a record-low, according to the Commerce Department.

Mortgage Modifications Triple in First Quarter

Washington, DC, June 23, 2010--Loan modifications through the government's Home Affordable Modification Program tripled in the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Beaulieu CEO Issues Higher Walking Goal

Dalton, GA, June 23, 2010--After Beaulieu workers achieved their million miles in less than a year last December, Ralph Boe did what any president and CEO would do – he doubled the goal for his company.

Two Underlayments Get NALFA Certification

Two Underlayments Get NALFA Certification

Washington, DC, June 23, 2010--The North American Laminate Flooring Association said that two laminate underlayment manufacturers have earned the NALFA Certification Seal.

Bayer Develops New Floor Coating Technology

Pittsburg, PA, June 23, 2010--Bayer MaterialScience said it has successfully developed ultraviolet polyurethane dispersions (UV PUDs) for use in waterborne site-applied floor coatings.