Building Permits Surge in Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, December 6, 2006--The value of Canadian building permits unexpectedly surged 6.1 percent in October from September, reaching their second highest level on record.
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ADP: Jobs Creation Up 158,000
Washington, DC, December 6, 2006--Private employers created 158,000 net new jobs in November, according to the ADP employment index released Wednesday.
Toll Brothers Expects '07 Earning to Drop 62%
Horsham, PA, December 5, 2006--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers said next year's annual earnings may fall up to 62%, but the company also raised hopes that it's seen a turn in the housing market.
Formica Flooring Rolls Out Spacesaver Display
Barnwell, SC, December 4, 2006--Formica Flooring has built a display of strength: At just six-feet wide, the fully-lit Spacesaver display packs a powerful punch, combining quality, style and efficiency while showcasing the entire Formica Flooring product
Entries Wanted for AmericasMart Magnificent Carpet
Atlanta, GA, December 4, 2006--America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards--the Academy Awards of the area rug industry and long considered the industry’s most coveted honor--has issued its 2007 Call for Entries.
BOA: Homebuilding Market Improving
New York, December 1, 2006--Banc of America Securities upgraded the home building sector to "neutral" from "underweight" Thursday and raised its price targets on major builders, citing its improving outlook for traffic, affordability and a moderation in n
Personal Income and Spending Up in October
Washington, DC, November 30, 2006--Consumer spending rose 0.4% in October following two lukewarm months, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Välinge Granted New U.S. Patent
Viken, Sweden, November 30, 2006--The US Patent Office has granted the Tongue Space Angling Loc patent, US # 7,121,059 B2, to Välinge Innovation.
Flooring Industries Grants License to Shanghai Dek
Wielsbeke, Belgium, November 29, 2006-- Flooring Industries Ltd, the intellectual property holding of the Unilin Group, has reached a settlement and a license agreement with Shanghai Dekorman Flooring Co Ltd. for the manufacture and worldwide sales of lam
InterfaceFLOR Shanghai First LEED-CI Facility in C
Atlanta, GA, November 29, 2006--InterfaceFLOR’s new facility in Shanghai has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in the Commercial Interiors (CI) category.