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S&P Lowers Rating on ServiceMaster

S&P Lowers Rating on ServiceMaster

New York, NY, June 8, 2007--Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said Thursday it lowered it ratings for The ServiceMaster Co., which provides landscaping, pest control and other services.

Armstrong Ceiling Workers Nix Labor Contract

Armstrong Ceiling Workers Nix Labor Contract

Marietta, PA, June 8, 2007--A union that represents more than 300 hourly employees at Armstrong World Industries' ceiling plant in Marietta, Lancaster County, rejected a four-year contract offer this week.

Most Retailers Post Gains in May

Most Retailers Post Gains in May

New York, June 7, 2007--The nation’s retailers for the most part reported an improvement in May results, verses very soft results during April.

Merida Meridan Intros Viewpoint Dimensions Line

Merida Meridan Intros Viewpoint Dimensions Line

Marble Hill, June 7, 2007--Merida Meridian’s tradition of creating distinctive floor coverings by integrating the finest quality natural fibers with innovative textile design continues with Viewpont Dimensions.

Canada Building Permits Off

Canada Building Permits Off

Ottawa, Ontario, June 6, 2007--A drop in residential and non-residential construction drove the value of Canadian building permits down by a sharper-than-expected 8.4 percent in April.