Green Is The Trend at Builders Show
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 23, 2009--From electricity sparing appliances to flooring and siding made from sustainable materials, the housing industry this week rolled out a plethora of new, green products.
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Rohm & Haas Eliminating 900 Jobs
Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 22, 2009--Rohm & Haas Co. said it will eliminate 900 jobs in the U.S.and overseas.
Shaw Early Adopter of Green Standard System
Chapel Hill, NC, Jan. 22, 2009--Shaw Industries has enrolled as an early adopter of The Green Standard Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) System.
Foamex Fails To Make Interest Payment
Media, PA, Jan. 23, 2009--Foamex International said it is in discussions with lenders regarding restructuring options.
QEP Reports Third Quarter Loss
Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 23, 2009--QEP Co. Inc. reported a third-quarter net loss of $8.4 million, compared to profit of $800,000 in the prior year period.
Milliken on Fortune's List of Best Places to Work
New York, NY, Jan. 22, 2009--Fortune magazine has named Milliken & Company to its list of "100 Best Companies to Work For."
Orchid Ceramics Gets Product Certification
Tulsa, OK, Jan. 23, 2009--Orchid Ceramics said its full line of porcelain products were tested and certified as true porcelain tile by the Porcelain Tile Certification Agency (PTCA).
Karastan Wins Two Awards at Rug Market
Dalton, GA, Jan. 23, 2009--Karastan is a 12-time winner of America’s Magnificent Carpet Awards, an annual contest held during the Atlanta Rug Market in January.
Two Manufacturing Sectors Bucked Trend in 2008
Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2009--Manufacturing production ended the year with a 2.3% decline in production in December.
Construction Off 15% in 2008, but Non-Housing Up
New York, NY, Jan. 22, 2009-- U.S. construction starts in December fell 5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $427.35 billion from a month earlier.