Smith & Fong Names GM of Asian Operations
San Francisco, CA, March 5, 2009--Smith & Fong has named Stephen Sandor general manager of Asian operations.
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Roppe Begins Using EcoScorecard Web Tool
Fostoria, OH, March 3, 2009--Roppe Corp. launched the ecoScorecard site, a web based tool that lets architects and designers find and spec Roppe products based on their environmental impact.
Canadian PTT Partnership Shuts Down
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, March 4, 2009--PTT Poly Canada Limited Partnership said it would permanently shut down operations at its plant in Montréal-East.
Toll Brothers Narrows Loss in First Quarter
Horsham, PA, March 4, 2009-- Luxury home builder Toll Brothers reported a first quarter net loss of $88.9 million, or $0.55 per share, which included pre-tax write-downs totaling $156.6 million.
Flor Survey Shows Consumers Need VOC Education
San Diego, CA, March 4, 2009-According to a recent survey by consumer carpet tile maker Flor, 91 percent of Americans are concerned about the environment, but only 10 percent say they are familiar with VOCs - and why they are unsafe.
Lauzon Names Retailers, Distributors of Year
Papineauville, Quebec, Canada, March 3, 2009--Lauzon has given several awards to retailers and distributors.
Private Sector Job Losses Continued in February
Roseland, NJ, March 4, 2009--The private sector continued to shed jobs in February, according to a report by ADP Employer Services.
Housing Bill Compromise Makes Bankruptcy Harder
Washington, DC, March 4, 2009--A compromise to a housing bill requires bankruptcy judges to consider whether banks offered homeowners reasonable loan restructuring deals before they weigh in with judicial remedies.
One in Five Mortgagors Owe More Than Home Value
New York, NY, March 4, 2009--Twenty percent of U.S. homeowners with mortgages owe more to their lenders than their properties are worth, a new study shows.
KeyBanc Upgrades Omnova Solutions to 'Hold'
New York, NY, March 4, 2009--KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded Omnova Solutions from "underweight" to "hold," while raising its estimates for the company.