Mortgage Apps Hit 5 Month Low
Washington, DC, July 25, 2007--Mortgage loan application volume dropped by 3.6% to 609.on a seasonally adjusted basis for week ending July 20 from the prior week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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CD&R Completes ServiceMaster Transaction
Memphis, TN, July 25, 2007--Clayton, Dubilier & Rice said it has completed a merger transaction providing for the acquisition of The ServiceMaster Co.
Foamex to Integrate Eddystone Operation into Fort
Linwood, PA, July 25, 2007--Foamex said it is expanding the capacity of its Fort Wayne, Indiana facility, which will allow its technical products business to integrate its Eddystone, Pennsylvania plant operations into the Fort Wayne facility.
Tarkett Upgrades CortinaStone
Houston, TX, July 25, 2007--Today Tarkett Commercial announced the launch of the new and improved CortinaStone, a commercial resilient tile.
Centex Post 1Q Loss
Dallas, TX, July 25, 2007--Centex Corp. reported a loss in first fiscal quarter, the result of charges and fewer home sales.
Q.E.P to Open Operation in China
Boca, Raton, FL, July 23, 2007--The People's Republic of China has given Q.E.P. Co. final approval to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Shanghai.
FieldTurf Tarkett Mourns Passing of John Gilman
Montreal, Quebec, July 23, 2007--It is with great sadness that the company mourns the sudden passing of John Gilman, CEO, FieldTurf Tarkett.
Armstrong Holdings Dissolution Approved
Lancaster, PA, July 23, 2007--The Board of Directors of Armstrong Holdings today directed management to proceed with the Company's Plan of Dissolution.
InterfaceFLOR Benefts From USGBC Ruling
LaGrange, GA, July 23, 2007–A recent ruling by the U.S. Green Building Council allows projects to earn extra LEED credit by using products that have California Gold or SMART certification.
Elgin Butler to Acquire Lone Star Ceramics
Dallas, TX, July 24, 2007--Lone Star Ceramics will be acquired by the Elgin Butler Co. of Elgin, Texas.