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RPM International Buys Industrial Flooring Firm

Bergen, Norway, June 11, 2010--Specialty chemical products company RPM International Inc. said Thursday that its Performance Coatings Group acquired Hummervoll Industribelegg AS, a Norwegian supplier and installer of industrial flooring systems.

Universal Fibers Opens Customer Care Center

Universal Fibers Opens Customer Care Center

Bristol, VA, June 11, 2010--Universal Fibers officially opened its Customer Care Center to the public Thursday while being recognized by Marriott Hotels for the company’s contribution to the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation.

USFloors Products Get Greenguard C&S Okay

USFloors Products Get Greenguard C&S Okay

Dalton, GA, June 10, 2010--USFloors said it has achieved Greenguard Children & Schools Certification for its line of Natural Cork Floating Floors with the Endura AR finish as well as its entry level Ecocork Floating Floors.

New Product Glues Down Solid Hardwood

New York, NY, June 10, 2010--Elastilon, a product that allows even solid hardwood to be glued down rather than nailed, is now available in the U.S. and Canada, the company said.

Foreclosures Begin Leveling Off in May

Foreclosures Begin Leveling Off in May

Irvine, CA, June 10, 2010--The number of mortgage holders facing foreclosure in May was slightly higher than a year ago but is lower than in April, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.

Initial Jobless Claims Edge Down

Washington, DC, June 10, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell 3,000 to 456,000 in the week ended June 5, the Labor Department reported Thursday.