Shaw Gets Award for Truck Fleet Management
Dalton, GA, January 16, 2008-- FleetOwner magazine awarded Shaw Industries the title of 2007 Private Fleet of the Year.
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Beige Book Reports Recent Modest Economic Growth
Washington, DC, January 16, 2008--The U.S. economy grew at a slow but steady pace at the end of the year, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday in its Beige Book report.
Forbo Products Get Environmental Certification
Hazleton, PA, January 16, 2008--Forbo Flooring Systems’ Marmoleum and Bulletin Board products were recently awarded sustainable platinum certification under the independent SMART Consensus Sustainable Product Standards.
Bernanke Says Right Stimulus Package Would Help
Washington, DC, January 17, 2008-- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke endorsed an economic stimulus package to help the struggling economy avoid recession in testimony to Congress today.
Home Construction Decline in 2007 Near Record
Washington, DC, January 17, 2008– Construction of new homes last year fell by the largest amount in 27 years, according to the Commerce Department.
Pfleiderer Management Opposes Potential Sale
Frankfurt, Germany, January 17, 2008--Pfleiderer CEO Hans Overdiek is not in favor of a complete sale of the company, which owns the Pergo laminate brand.
Builder Confidence Barely Budges, Outlook Grim
Washington, DC, January 16, 2008 -- Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes was virtually unchanged for a fourth consecutive month.
Wilsonart Commercial Launches New Website
Temple, TX, January 17, 2008--Wilsonart Commercial Flooring has launched a new website.
Solutia Noteholders To Receive Cash
St. Louis, MO, January 17, 2008--Solutia Inc. said it has reached a settlement with the Bank of New York regarding senior secured notes.
Energy, Food Spur Inflation to 17-Year High
Washington, DC, January 16, 2008—Inflation rose by the highest amount in 17 years, the Labor Department said Wednesday.