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.
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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.
UFloor Systems Introduces Pall Oil
Greensboro, NC, June 8, 2007--UFloor Systems floor introduces Pall Oil, a high-solid, two-component oil for hardwood flooring.
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
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
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.
Jobless Claims Off 1,000
Washington, DC, June 7, 2007--First-time jobless claims fell by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 309,000 the week ended June 2, according to the Labor Department. It was the lowest level since the week ended May 12.
Report: The Impact of Cookie Deletion on Web Stats
Reston, VA, June 7, 2007--comScore announced that it is making available its white paper, “The Impact of Cookie Deletion on the Accuracy of Site-Server and Ad-Server Metrics.
NAHB: Nearly 100,000 Green Homes Certified in U.S.
Washington, June 6, 2007--A new survey of local home building associations reveals that more than 97,000 homes have been built and certified by voluntary, builder-supported green building programs.
InterfaceFLOR Uses First Post-Consumer Nylon 6,6
LaGrange, GA, June 7, 2007--InterfaceFLOR said it will preview new products starting in June that represent the first commercial carpet made from post-consumer, recycled nylon 6,6 fiber.