David Kohler Elected to Interface Board
Atlanta, GA, October 27, 2006--Interface, Inc. today announced the election of David Kohler to its board of directors.
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Centex 2Q Earnings Off 59%
Dallas, TX, October 26, 2006--Homebuilder Centex announced a 59% decline in its fiscal second-quarter net income, driven by the continued underperformance of the US housing sector.
Pulte Homes 3Q Earnings Off 52%
Bloomfield MI, October 26, 2006--Pulte Homes said its third-quarter profit plunged 52 percent and came in below Wall Street expectations.
Teregren Intros Quick Ship Container Program
Bainbridge, WA, October 23, 2006--Teragren, the nation’s leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly bamboo flooring, panels and veneer, today announced a new Quick Ship program that will drastically reduce shipment times from its manufacturing facil
ASID Appoints Council on Design Issues for an Agin
Washington, DC, October 19, 2006-- Recognizing that the majority of Americans want to remain in their homes as they age, the American Society of Interior Designers has established a council to look at how design solutions can enhance and support residents
Miles Distributing Taking 1,000 Dealers to Coverin
South Bend, IN, October 19, 2006--Miles Distributing is going the distance to get its dealers to 2007 Coverings this April in Chicago.
DuPont Concludes Employee PFOA Study
Parkersburg, WV, October 18, 2006--After following more than 6,000 employees for more than 50 years, DuPont epidemiologists today released a study that found no increased mortality risk in workers exposed to PFOA.
Producer Price Index Drops, Core Rate Up
Washington, DC, October 17, 2006—The producer price index dropped by 1.3% in September, as the price of energy goods tumbled at the fastest rate in 20 years.
Retail Sales Off on Falling Gas Prices
Washington, DC, October 13, 2006-- The sharp drop in gasoline prices drove the value of U.S. retail sales down by 0.4% in September, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Consumer Sentiment Up
Ann Arbor, MI, October 13, 2006--Consumer sentiment improved in October, according to researchers at the University of Michigan on Friday.