AIA Billings Index Edges Up
Washington, DC, Jan. 21, 2009--The Architecture Billings Index rose slightly last month but remains near historic lows.
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Capel Has New San Francisco Showroom
San Francisco, CA, Jan. 20, 2009--Capel Rugs is opening its new San Francisco showroom Jan. 21.
Panasonic's Chip Board Wins Eco Award
Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 21, 2009--The E Floor, a product developed by Panasonic Electric Works, was recently given the Chairperson’s Award at the Eco-Products 2008 expo held in Tokyo in December, reports Green Building Elements.
Omnova Profits Down in Fourth Quarter
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 20, 2009--Omnova Solutions Inc. reported net income of $800,000, or $0.02 per share, for the fourth quarter ended Nov. 30.
Balta Names New CEO
Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium, Jan 21, 2009--Balta has named Jules Noten as CEO.
NAHB Predicts Housing Will Bottom This Year
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 21, 2009--Housing will not look much better at the end of this year than it does now, but "we do expect '09 will be the bottom," the chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders said Tuesday.
Mohawk SmartStrand Used in Four Habitat Homes
Greensboro, NC, Jan. 21, 2009—Four Habitat for Humanity homes built here have a variety of green features—including Mohawk’s SmartStrand carpet.
Retailers Wonder When Shoppers Will Return
New York, NY, Jan. 20, 2009--Retailers are concerned that consumers who quit buying late last year may not return to stores for a long time.
H.B. Fuller Swings to Fourth Quarter Loss
St. Paul, MN, Jan. 20, 2009--Chemical and adhesives maker H.B. Fuller said on Monday said it posted a fourth-quarter loss from continuing operations as a widening global recession and the slump in the U.S. housing hurt demand for its products.
Lane Sales Names Territory Manager
Long Island, NY, Jan. 20, 2009--Lane Sales has named Bob Friedman territory manager for central and northern New Jersey.