Tarkett to Close Brookneal Virginia Plant
Brookneal, VA, June 27, 2006--Brookneal’s second largest employer, Tarkett Wood Inc., is shutting its doors at the end of August, leaving 50 people without work.
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Higher Monthly Costs a Barrier to Homeownership
Washington, DC, June 27, 2006--One out of three Americans worries that rising monthly payments--especially property taxes and energy costs--will force them to sell their home and buy a less expensive one.
Steelcase 1Q Earnings Up
Grand Rapids, MI, June 26, 2006--Steelcase said Monday its first-quarter profit more than doubled on higher sales and lower restructuring costs.
72% of Homes Have Web Broadband
New York, NY, June 23, 2006-- Nielsen//NetRatings announced today that nearly three-quarters of U.S. active Web users were connected at home via broadband in May, growing 15 percentage points over a year ago.
Durable Goods Orders Off in May
Washington, DC, June 23, 2006--Led by a big drop in orders for aircraft, U.S.-made durable goods fell 0.3% in May, the second decline in a row, according to the Commerce Department.
Anso Nylon Celebrates 15 Years of Crossbond Techno
Dalton, GA, June 21, 2006--Anso nylon, a premium brand of Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing, announced the 15-year anniversary of its revolutionary and patented CrossBond fiber technology today.
Edge Flooring Enters German Home Improvement Secto
Dalton, GA, June 21, 2006--Edge Flooring announced its expansion into the German marketplace with new retail customer, Max Bahr.
Install Opens Chicago Training Center
Chicago, IL, June 21, 2006--Install Floor covering professionals in the Chicago region now have a brand new, state-of-the-art training center to learn their craft.
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National Green Schools Conference to Promote Green
New York, NY, June 16, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council, Turner Construction Company, the nation's leading general builder, and Global Green USA, announced the program for "Investing in the Future: A Green Schools Symposium."