Mortgage Apps Up, Interest Rates Down Last Week
Washington, DC, August 8, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 3, 2007.
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No-Sanding Hardwood Refinishing Franchises Offered
Alphretta, GA, August 8, 2007--International Franchise Systems Inc. has a new system to finish wood floors with no sanding.
Propex Releases Second Quarter Earnings.
Chattanooga, TN, August 8, 2007--Earnings and revenues for Propex Inc. fell in the second quarter.
Commercial Construction Show Prospectus Available
Cumming, GA, August 8, 2007--The Commercial Construction Show (CCS) said its 2008 Exhibitor Prospectus is available.
AMC Names Quirk VP Convention Center Sales
Atlanta, GA, August 8, 2007—Brian Quirk has been named vice president of convention center sales for AmericasMart Atlanta.
Survey: Manufacturing Confidence Rising
Washington, DC, August 8, 2007--Confidence is rising for both large and small manufacturing companies says the second-quarter survey by The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)/Industry Week.
Unilin Plans $30M Expansion of Laminate Plant
Thomasville, NC, August 6, 2007--Unilin Flooring will invest $30 million to expand its laminate plant in Thomasville.
Foamex To Sell Joint Venture Interest in Foamex As
Linwood, PA, August 6, 2007--Foamex International is selling its 70% stake in Foamex Asia Co., Ltd. to Hua Kee Company Limited.
Remodeling Activity Off in 2Q
Washington, DC, August 6, 2007--Remodeling activity slowed slightly in the second quarter of 2007, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
Robina Floors Names New CFO
Kennesaw, GA, August 6, 2007-Jimmy Yeh has been named chief financial officer at Robina.