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USGBC Testifies Before Congress on Green Building

USGBC Testifies Before Congress on Green Building

Washington, DC, May 23 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) testified before the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, May 15 about the important role of green building in meeting the challenges of global climate change and energy dependence.

Azrock Receives Gold ADEX Award

Houston, TX, May 24, 2007--Azrock by Tarkett recently received a 2007 Gold ADEX award for ColorWorks and a Silver ADEX award for its new homogeneous commercial tile, SolidAir.

Jobless Claims Up 15,000

Jobless Claims Up 15,000

Washington, DC, May 24, 2007--Jobless claims rose 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 311,000 in the week ending May 19, according to a Labor Department report.

Durable Goods Orders Up 0.6%

Durable Goods Orders Up 0.6%

Washington, DC, May 24, 2007--Durable goods orders rose 0.6% in April, according to a report from the Commerce Department report. It was the third straight monthly increase.

Robina Adds Two New Distributors

Robina Adds Two New Distributors

Kennesaw, GA, May 24, 2007--Robina Floors has signed two new distributors, Shoreline Flooring Supplies and David Young Distributing to carry the Robina product line.

Former NFL Quarterback O'Donnell Joins FieldTurf

Former NFL Quarterback O'Donnell Joins FieldTurf

Nashville, TN, May 24, 2007--FieldTurf said that former NFL quarterback Neil O'Donnell has become the new Tennessee and Kentucky representative for the industry's leading synthetic turf manufacturer.