Research and Markets: A Research Compilation of Interior Design Trends In India

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:07:00 0500

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Philips First to Submit to Department of Energy L PrizeSM Competition with Development of LED Replacement for Common Household Bulb

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:15:00 0500

WASHINGTON & BURLINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that the Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize (L Prize) competition has received its first entrant, a product from Philips Electronics. Philips has developed, manufactured and...

IMAX Corporation Chooses Audyssey Laboratories as Strategic Audio Partner

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Audyssey Laboratories and IMAX Corporation today announced a partnership to use MultEQ, the ground-breaking acoustical correction technology developed by Audyssey, to calibrate and tune IMAX^® theater sound systems beginning in...

Suffolk Construction Company Acquires William A. Berry & Son to Create One of The Top 20 Largest Construction Firms in the Country

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Suffolk Construction Company, New England’s largest construction company announced today that they have acquired William A. Berry & Son (Berry), the second largest construction company in the region. The two premier companies, both...

Ad-ology Research Home Maintenance Survey: Nearly 30% Higher-Income Consumers are Influenced by Social Media

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:40:00 0500

WESTERVILLE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Nearly 30% of higher-income consumers said social media influenced their choice of home maintenance or repair services, a markedly higher percentage than other income groups. The Hotel Derek

Introducing MOD: MATTERS ON DESIGN Presented By Lincoln at The Grove, Los Angeles

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:26:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - MOD: Matters On Design, presented by Lincoln, a new program which aims to bring to the forefront the two elements essential in all great design: style and technology. Along with the Lincoln vehicle line up, including the all new 2010 Lincoln MKT...

Bryant Back Bay to Hold First-of-its-Kind Million Dollar Auction for New Construction Luxury Condominium Residences

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:40:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - On behalf of Vornado Realty Trust, Domineum Global Real Estate Solutions (Domineum) and Accelerated Marketing Partners (AMP) today announced the country’s first high-rise real estate auction for multiple million-dollar-plus residences in a new...

Research and Markets: Planning for Server Room Physical Layout and Support Center Space

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:17:00 0500

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President Obama’s Senior Environmental Policy Counsel Highlights Alliance between EPA, Landscape Architecture in Creating Sustainable Communities

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:51:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Speaking at the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Annual Meeting today in Chicago, Lisa Heinzerling, associate administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation, addressed...

Mr. Sandless Remains Successful in Challenging Economy

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:55:00 0500

ASTON, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Mr. Sandless is staying "green" to stand out from its competitors. Mr. Sandless Founder and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Praz says although companies may be struggling due to the direction of the economy, the Mr. Sandless™ franchise system...

Survey Finds Landscape Architecture Firms Diversifying, Expanding International Work

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:39:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 20, 2009 - Though landscape architecture firm leaders remain concerned about the economy, many plan to diversify their services and expand into new markets, according to a new survey of firm principals by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA...

Landscape Architects Create New Sustainability Resource Guides

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:15:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2009 - The American Society of Landscape Architects has announced a new series of comprehensive online resource guides on sustainable design and planning. Created for national and local policymakers, government agencies, design professionals, planners...

Free Your Inner Secret Agent gpsAssassin

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:00 0500

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Game development company, SideHobby, LLC, built both their new iPhone game and their company using only the "free" tools and development platforms provided by Google.

What began as a clever idea for a mobile phone game at...

Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority to Hold First Projects Conference October 15-16

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:24:00 0500

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (the Authority) will host its first Public-Private Partnerships: Puerto Rico Projects Conference on October 15 and 16 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in the Miramar section...

Harlem’s PS90 Condominium Development Launches Sales

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - L+M Development Partners Inc. and Halstead Property Development Marketing today announced the launch of sales at PS90 Condominium, which is a transformation of a circa 1905 public school in Harlem.

Located at 220 West 148th Street...

Apogee Reports Strong Second Quarter Earnings in Difficult Market Conditions; Quarterly Cash Flow Positive

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:30:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) today announced fiscal 2010 second quarter earnings. Apogee provides distinctive value-added glass solutions for the architectural and picture framing industries.

FY10 SECOND QUARTER VS...

Avatech Solutions to Report Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Results on Monday, September 28, 2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:30:00 0500

BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO), the nationwide technology experts for design, engineering and facilities management, announced it will release its financial results for the three months and year ended June 30, 2009, before the market opens...

McAfee, Inc. Announces Speaker Line-Up for Premier Security Risk Management Event

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:07:00 0500

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) today announced its keynote...

House Port Pops Up New Ready-to-Assemble, Eco-Friendly Home

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:59:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Consumers today can experience life “outside of the box” with the availability of House Port’s “Pop-Up House,” a sustainable living solution and alternative to modular and traditionally manufactured homes. Available for purchase and priced...

Dan Vickery Named "Fan Favorite" by Online Visitors to HGTV.com

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:38:00 0500

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Dan Vickery, 26, an architect from Portland, Ore., and runner-up in the hit reality competition HGTV Design Star, was selected by an online vote as the series’ “Fan Favorite” designer. As the Fan Favorite, Dan has won the...

Bay Adelaide Centre Opens Its Doors in Toronto

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Brookfield Properties Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BPO) and its Canadian-based subsidiary, BPO Properties Ltd. (TSX: BPP) today celebrated the official opening of Bay Adelaide Centre – the first development built to achieve a Leadership in Energy and...

K2™ Introduces First SmartKey®-Enabled Products at DHI 2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Drawing on the success of Black & Decker’s revolutionary Kwikset^® SmartKey^® re-key technology, K2™ Commercial Hardware (K2) today debuted its first SmartKey-enabled products servicing the commercial builder...

Baby Boomers Want Convenience and Energy Efficiency in New Homes; One-Story Homes in the Suburbs Will Be the Most Popular, Says New Survey

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:00:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - A survey released today reveals that 55+ Americans would prefer suburban living in single-story homes with amenities, particularly high-speed Internet access, for their later years, and they don’t consider “universal” design a priority...

KB Home Ranks in Top Three in Customer Satisfaction in Orlando According to J.D. Power and Associates Study

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:05:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of America’s premier homebuilders, today announced it ranked in the Top 3 in customer satisfaction among homebuyers in Orlando, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction...

KB Home Ranks Highest in New Home Quality in Phoenix According to J.D. Power and Associates Study

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:02:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of America’s premier homebuilders, today announced it ranked highest in new home quality and in the Top 3 in customer satisfaction among homebuyers in Phoenix, according to studies by J.D. Power and Associates released today...

IVC US, Inc. to Begin Manufacturing in North America

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:09:00 0500

DALTON, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - IVC Group has unveiled plans for construction of its new IVC US, Inc. headquarters to include state of the art manufacturing and distribution facilities. The 520,000 sq. ft. facility—more than doubles the size of the present IVC US Dalton...

YKK AP Celebrates 50 Years in the Architectural Products Industry With U.S. Launch of enerGfacade Family of Products

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

AUSTELL, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - YKK AP America, the leader in manufacturing high quality architectural products, today announced enerGfacade™, its new family of energy-efficient products, as part of the YKK Group’s 50 year anniversary in the architectural products...

Pilkington Acquires License from Research Frontiers to Produce and Offer Environmentally Friendly SPD-Smart Automotive Glass Products

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

FRANKFURT-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Today at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Pilkington Group Limited announced that it has acquired a new license from Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR) to offer SPD-Smart automotive end-products globally. Research Frontiers is the...

Long John Silver’s, Popular Seafood Restaurant Chain, Qualifies for SBA Registry; To Assist in Credit for Franchise Growth

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:17:00 0500

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Long John Silver’s (LJS), the world’s most popular quick-service seafood restaurant chain, received approval from United States Small Business Administration (SBA) for listing on the SBA Franchise Registry. According to LJS franchise...

Atlantic Introduces Anniversary Collection, Entertainment Furniture that Combines Design, Quality and Affordability

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Home entertainment is increasingly the center of activities for family and friends. While 53% of homes have an HDTV, unit sales are projected to grow 9% in 2010. As flat panel prices have dropped and with the recent switch to digital TV, many...

Vu1 Announces First Public Demonstration of ESL™ Lighting Technology

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Vu1 Corporation (OTCBB:VUOC) today posted a documentary which for...

Research and Markets: Design Trends Report: Global & Indian Trends in Art & Graphics Revealed

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:15:00 0500

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Closet Works, Inc. Acquires Space-Metrics, USA, L.L.C.

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Private equity firm Pfingsten Partners, L.L.C. today announced its portfolio company, Closet Holding Company, d.b.a., Closet Works, Inc., has acquired Space-Metrics USA., L.L.C., a Montello, WI-based manufacturer and wholesaler of closet and home...

Scottsdale’s Arté Community Redefines Retirement Living

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:46:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Arizona retirees will have more choices in housing this year with the arrival of Arté in late 2009, the newest independent and assisted living community located at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Via Linda in Scottsdale. Arté offers an...

Sealy Names New Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:07:00 0500

TRINITY, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Sealy Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of mattresses, today announced Jodi Allen has joined the company as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Allen, who hails from Whirlpool Corp., brings to the role 20 years of...

Pantone Reveals Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the PANTONE^® Fashion Color...

Sol Meliá Vacation Club at Gran Meliá Palacio De Isora, Tenerife, Captures RCI Developer Innovation Award

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:40:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Sol Meliá Vacation Club (SMVC), an international vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, has received the 2008 Developer Innovation Award for the new Sol Meliá Vacation...

Trinity Transforms Oceana Restaurant to Reinvent New York Dining Institution

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:39:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Trinity Building and Construction Management Corp., a Mass-based general contracting and construction management firm, announced today that it has completed construction at Oceana Restaurant’s new location, inside the McGraw-Hill Building, at 1221...

Budget Blinds® Announces New Safer Continuous Loop Cord Tension Device on Its Signature Series® Window Treatments

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:56:00 0500

ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Budget Blinds announced today that its Signature Series® window treatments will feature a new Continuous Loop Cord Tension Device, which will enhance the safety of the product line’s cellular shades, pleated shades and Roman classic shades...

Crowne Plaza Fairfield Hotel and Conference Center Gets a Complete Makeover

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:29:00 0500

FAIRFIELD, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center located in Fairfield, New Jersey, today announced the completion of its $12 million “re-creation” that features a new look inside and out for its business and group travelers. To celebrate the...

Savant to Unveil Deluxe Manhattan Design Center

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:17:00 0500

OSTERVILLE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Savant Systems LLC, having led the convergence of an open architecture platform to integrate automation and control, A/V switching, and general purpose computers, has announced that the company will be opening a two-apartment 7500 square...

Research and Markets: 'Interior Design Trends in India – Residential' Looks at 6 Interior Design Trends across the Residential Sector and Depicts Them Through 6 Examples

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:35:00 0500

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Research and Markets: Romania's Paints & Coatings Market to Fall By 26% In 2009 As The Economic Crisis Strongly Affects The Paints And Coatings Market

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Research and Markets(Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ:MOLX) (NASDAQ:MOLXA) is launching...

Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Floor Covering Stores Industry Report Features 2010 Forecast Estimates on the Size of the Industry for the 47 Largest World Countries

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Research and Markets(

Accordant Company Joins the Meridian Systems Value Added Reseller Partner Network

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:30:00 0500

FOLSOM, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today a new Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement with Accordant Company. Accordant will provide comprehensive software sales and...

Renaissance Lighting Named 2009 GoingGreen Top 100 Winner

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:58:00 0500

HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Renaissance Lighting, a leading innovator...

Bekaert Specialty Films Achieves ISO 14001:2004 Certification

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:20:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Bekaert Specialty Films LLC today announced it has...

Servidyne Commences Energy Efficient Lighting Project at United States Navy Base Guam

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:09:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - SERVIDYNE, INC. (Nasdaq:SERV), a building performance efficiency and real estate company, announced today that it has started work on a major energy-efficient lighting retrofit project at the United States Navy Base in Guam. The Company is...

Black Forest Décor Adds eWayDirect’s Direct|Connect 4.0 Platform’s Website Reengagement to its eMarketing Strategy

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

SOUTHPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Home furnishings company Black Forest Décor—an Internet Retailer Top 500 company—has enhanced its ongoing use of eWayDirect’s Direct|Connect 4.0 platform to add website reengagement for its customers.

“This tool...

Plan Early to Get the Most Out of Your Holiday Decorating

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:40:00 0500

LUBBOCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Having the exterior of your home decorated for the holidays can be an important tradition. It serves as a nice holiday greeting to neighbors and friends. It also provides an incredible atmosphere of warmth and cheerfulness for a perfect holiday...

Foundation Software is Recognized as Great Workplace for Top Talent

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:50:00 0500

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Foundation Software, developer of FOUNDATION^® for Windows^® construction accounting, project management and scheduling software has – for the sixth time – earned the title as one of Northeast Ohio’s best places to...

Alliance Solutions Group Joins the Meridian Systems Value Added Reseller Partner Network

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:20:00 0500

FOLSOM, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Meridian Systems, the Plan-Build-Operate technology solutions leader for project-based organizations, announced today a new Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement with Alliance Solutions Group (ASG). As one of the top VARs for a leading financial...

Research and Markets: An Essential Report on Home Furnishings Trends

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:02:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets (Breakstone Homes (BHI), one of South...

Sarasota Yacht Club Celebrates ‘Topping Off’ Construction Milestone

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:00:00 0500

SARASOTA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - After celebrating a “topping off” construction milestone, Sarasota Yacht Club (SYC) is moving toward completion of its sparkling new waterfront clubhouse in February 2010.

Yacht club members and Sarasota civic leaders will hold...

Company Profile for Growing Roots

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:40:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - As a full-service interior plantscaping company, we can create the perfect ambience for your home, or enhance your corporate branding by leaving a memorable first impression with your clients. Growing Roots™ sells, leases, designs, and maintains a vast...

Downtown Memphis Landmark Condos to Sell at J. P. King Auction

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:51:00 0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Historical downtown Memphis landmark condominiums,

Energy Efficient Lighting Makes an Impact on Pegasus Associates Lighting Website

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:30:00 0500

BEAVER FALLS, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - With energy-efficiency gaining in popularity among consumers and businesses, Pegasus Associates Lighting has created a new section on its website dedicated to its TIFIE Humanitarian will showcase its charitable...

Pitney Bowes Government Solutions Volunteers to Support The Fishing School’s “Extreme Makeover”

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:00:00 0500

LANHAM, Md.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Volunteers from Pitney Bowes Government Solutions (PBGS) and their families are pitching in to assist during the reconstruction of The Fishing School, a Washington, DC-based organization that assists needy children and their families, as part of the...

Keynote Announces Streaming Perspective 5.0 – the Leading On Demand Service for Testing and Measuring Stream Quality from the End User Perspective

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:47:00 0500

SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Keynote Systems (Nasdaq: KEYN), the global leader in

Four Points by Sheraton York Refreshes Look Following $15 Million Renovation

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:00:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Four Points by Sheraton York is boasting a whole new look, thanks to a recently completed comprehensive $15 million renovation. Located in York, Pennsylvania, the property made significant upgrades to its lobby, restaurant and guest rooms as...

Williams & Williams to Auction the Historic Glendorn Resort

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:57:00 0500

TULSA, Okla.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - The acclaimed Glendorn Resort, located in Bradford...

New Environmentally Friendly Hanwha L&C USA Manufacturing Plant to Begin Servicing the US Architectural and Design Industries

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Hanwha L&C USA, the leading manufacturer of innovative surfacing products, will hold a celebratory event today to commemorate the grand opening of its Canadian manufacturing facility. In keeping with Hanwha’s ongoing commitment to environmentally...

Associated General Contractors of Missouri Recommends Thomas McGee and The Contractors Plan

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:03:00 0500

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Thomas McGee, L.C., a Missouri risk management consultant/broker, today announced it has been recommended by the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (“AGC-MO”) to offer The Contractors Plan bona fide benefit plan to AGC-MO members...

Ethan Allen Expands Its Reach

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:12:00 0500

DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Ethan Allen (NYSE:ETH) continues to expand its reach this...

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Validates Energy Cost Savings of Array LED Lamps and Moves Forward with Additional Retrofits

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:53:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Nexxus Lighting, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEXS) today announced that Margaritas Mexican Restaurant has now placed orders to relight additional locations with our new Array™ Lighting LED Lamps as part of a company wide energy saving and environmental...

Long Beach, CA-Based Green Interior Plantscaping Business Growing Roots Sows the Seeds of Growth in 2009

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:12:00 0500

LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - The ongoing economic drought has bypassed Long Beach-based Growing Roots™, a full-service interior plantscaping company that recently completed the process of franchising its system and is offering Data Call Technologies, Inc.

Kwikset® Launches “Versus” Ad Campaign to Support SmartKey® Re-Key Technology, One of Its Most Successful Innovations in Company History

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:30:00 0500

LAKE FOREST, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Kwikset^®, the leader in innovative residential door hardware, today debuts its comprehensive national advertising campaign, “Versus,” which will reach an estimated 170 million consumers. The campaign, which is the brand’s...

ABSOLUTE* Real Estate Auction AJ Karas Auctioneers Offers Two Distinctive Properties

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:48:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 22, 2009 - AJ Karas Auctioneers announces two Absolute Real Estate Auctions, on Friday August 28, 2009, selling regardless of price. The Auctions will take place live and onsite at the properties. The first one will be held at 4046 Silver Spur Street, Loveland, CO...

Constructech Magazine Announces the 2009 Vision Award Winners

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:13:00 0500

CAROL STREAM, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - Constructech magazine honored the 2009 Vision Award winners during a special ceremony at the fourth annual Technology Day conference, held this year at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare hotel.

The Constructech

Flame Seal Products Announces Investor Awareness Initiatives

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - Michael Kiser, Flame Seal’s President, announces that he’s attending the Money Show in San Francisco starting today. Mr. Kiser will be interviewed by MoneyTV’s Don Baillargeon and, also, participate in a 5 pm green panel discussion with other...

The DOE Grants Finelite, Inc. the First Lighting Facts Label for Two Luminaire Categories

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:17:00 0500

UNION CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - The DOE Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Quality Advocates program recently granted Finelite, Inc. the Lighting Facts Label for its LED task lighting, PLS (Personal Lighting System). The entire line of PLS Undercabinet lights and Desk...

Parmenter Realty Awarded LEED Gold Certification

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:35:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Parmenter Realty Partners, a real estate investment, management, and development company is proud to announce the 1000 Parkwood office building, a ten-story building located at 1000 Parkwood Circle in the Cumberland Galleria submarket, has been...

W Hotels Worldwide Makes Sizzling Debut in South America with the Unveiling of W Santiago

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:46:00 0500

SANTIAGO, Chile-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - W Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster and leading industry innovator, today unveils its first ever hotel in South America, W Santiago and The Residences at W Santiago. The W brand’s 33^rd hotel, W Santiago is the cornerstone of...

Hospitality v-Marketing™ Offers Influential Virtual Marketing™ Tools

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:32:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Hospitality v-Marketing™ (HvM™), the only...

Emergent Unveils Gamebryo LightSpeed’s Online Capabilities

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:12:00 0500

COLOGNE, Germany-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Emergent Game Technologies announced today the...

Construction Writers Association Fall Conference Focuses on Surviving and Thriving in an Age of Changing Media

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:00:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - The Construction Writers Association (CWA) Fall Conference provides attendees with the tools and information they need to survive and thrive in an age of changing media. The conference will be held October 5-7, 2009 at the Hilton Suites Chicago on the...

Chromcraft Revington, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and First Half Results

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:25:00 0500

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Chromcraft Revington, Inc. (NYSE Amex:CRC) today reported a reduced net loss for the second quarter of 2009 as compared to the prior year period on lower sales. These operating results include the elimination of unprofitable products and...

Servidyne Completes Lighting Retrofits of Retail Stores for Verizon Wireless

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - SERVIDYNE, INC. (Nasdaq: SERV), a building performance efficiency and real estate company, announced today that it has completed turnkey lighting retrofits at more than 150 Verizon Wireless retail stores across the Southeast, following last...

Phase Zero Design opens its doors while others are being closed

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:00:00 0500

HARTFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Phase Zero Design is announcing the formation of...

Valspar Reports Third-Quarter Results

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:42:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) today reported its results for the third-quarter ended July 31, 2009.

Third-quarter sales totaled $794.6 million, 17.0 percent lower than sales in the third quarter of 2008. Third-quarter adjusted...

Nexxus Lighting Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:15:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - Nexxus Lighting, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEXS) today reported results for its second quarter ending June 30, 2009.

Revenue declines to $2.6 million amid tough economic and market conditions

Renaissance Lighting’s Innovative LED Technologies and “Green” Initiatives Pique Congressional Interest

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:00:00 0500

HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - For the last year, a northern Virginia company manufacturing solid-state LED lighting fixtures – the energy efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional forms of energy-guzzling lighting – has been gaining notoriety for its...

Research and Markets: Keep Grounded on the UK Carpet & Flooring Industry with This Latest Business Ratio Report as Sales Increased to £47.3 Million in 2007/08

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:08:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Research and Markets (www.dexterchaney.com), developer of...

New scaled down appliances with upscale features let consumers live large in small spaces

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:35:00 0500

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - One outcome of the declining real estate market has been a move to building and offering smaller homes. It was a trend that had been suspected but earlier this year the statistics were announced that back it up. The average size of homes started...

Centerline Holding Company Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:38:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - Centerline Holding Company (OTCBB:CLNH) (“Centerline” or the “Company”), the parent company of Centerline Capital Group, a provider of real estate financial and asset management services, today announced financial results for the second quarter...

Ethan Allen Reports Results for Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:37:00 0500

DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (“Ethan Allen” or the “Company”) (NYSE:ETH) today reported operating results for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2009.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2009

Net...

Former White House Policy Advisor Launches New Online Certified Eco Consulting Course

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:36:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Eco Institution LLC, a San Diego-based environmental...

All Your Painting Questions Answered, Just a Click Away

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:42:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - When is it too cold or hot to paint? Can I paint my vinyl siding and what about staining my deck? If I paint my dining room blue, what color should I paint my kitchen? How do I eliminate mildew? What are the latest in color trends and design...

Helpful Painting Steps for First-Time Home Buyers

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:37:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Prior experience is essential when tackling many home improvement projects. But not so with interior painting. Even first-time painters can get super results when painting their newly purchased house, condo or apartment…and have a lot of fun in the...

SHP Receives Threshold Award from SMPS

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:36:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - SHP Leading Design (SHP) received the Society for Marketing Professional Services’ (SMPS) Greater Cincinnati Threshold Award, which recognizes individuals, companies or organizations that operate with a marketing-driven philosophy and place their...

Simonton Windows® Receives Second Consecutive Highest Ranking in J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Builder and Remodeler Residential Window and Patio Door Satisfaction StudySM

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:29:00 0500

PARKERSBURG, W. VA.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - For the second year in a row, Simonton Windows^® ranks “Highest in Builder and Remodeler Satisfaction among Residential Window and Patio Door Manufacturers” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Builder and Remodeler Residential...

The Sage Wins Big at Home Builders Aurora Awards

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:13:00 0500

WINTER PARK, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - “This is exhilarating and proof that building green was the right thing to do,” says Ian McCook, President of Nvision, the Development Manager of The Sage at Winter Park as he accepted multiple Grand Awards at the Aurora Awards held in...

GREYHAWK Announces Partnership with Berger Group Holdings

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:08:00 0500

WOODBURY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - GREYHAWK, an international construction-consulting firm, is...

Get Organized before the First School Bell Rings

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:39:00 0500

HASTINGS, Minn.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - Each new school year brings homework assignments, schedules, activities and an endless stream of paper. Smead, a leading provider of filing and organizational products, is offering simple tips to help parents and kids get and stay organized...

Ethan Allen to Launch New Affiliate Program for Independent Interior Designers

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:54:00 0500

DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) announces a new opportunity, launching in early fall, for independent interior designers: the Ethan Allen Interior Design Affiliate Membership Program (IDA). The new...

SolidWorks Software Helps Transform Bathroom into Design-Inspired Retreat

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:04:00 0500

CONCORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - The bathroom is rapidly evolving from a lowly functional space to a design-inspired retreat. Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of...

Detroit Design Firm Eview 360 Gains International Attention

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Eview 360, a Detroit-area agency, has captured international attention on This Ain’t No Disco, a website showcasing some of the world’s top design-agency interiors.

The local firm’s work currently is ranked among...

Hilton Anaheim Announces Completion of Modern Makeover

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:01:00 0500

ANAHEIM, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - The Hilton Anaheim, the largest hotel in the Los Angeles/Orange County region, has revealed the results of a contemporary and upscale renovation. The 1,572-room hotel is located next to the Anaheim Convention Center and one block from...

Avatech Solutions Appoints Aris Melissaratos to Serve on Board of Directors

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO), America’s leading professional services company for design and engineering technologies, today announced the appointment of Aris Melissaratos to serve as an independent member of the Company’s Board of...

Design Within Reach, Inc. Amends Stockholder Rights Plan

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:17:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Design Within Reach, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWRI) today...

Pantone Unveils Fashion Color Report for Fall 2009

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:12:00 0500

CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announces the PANTONE^® Fashion Color Report Fall...

Ethan Allen Furnishes HGTV Dream Home 2009

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:12:00 0500

DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Ethan Allen is pleased to announce its role—for the third...

Ethan Allen to Bring Fashionable Living to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:51:00 0500

DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Ethan Allen has joined forces with IMG Fashion, the organizers behind Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, to dress the IMG Fashion VIP Hospitality Lounge in the legendary Tents at Bryant Park for the Fall 2009 collections, starting February...

Big-D Construction Completes Bear River Valley Hospital

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:16:00 0500

TREMONTON, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Big-D...

Backyard Botanical™ to Launch Exciting Makeover Sweepstakes on Popular Television Show "The Balancing Act"

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:04:00 0500

POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Backyard Botanical™ is giving away six exceptional outdoor products as part of its Makeover Sweepstakes which will kick-off during its appearance on "The Balancing Act" on February 16^th. After filling out the entry form at

Arrow Electronics, Texas Instruments and Cree to Offer Videocast Series on Solid-State Lighting

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

MELVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) and Texas Instruments (TI) announce a new series of Analog eLab videocasts on solid-state lighting. Partnering with Cree, Inc., a leader in high-brightness and lighting-class LEDs (light-emitting diodes...

EnOcean, Inventor of Energy-Harvesting Wireless Sensors, Announces Partnership with EPA’s Energy Star® Program

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:40:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - EnOcean announced today a fundamental commitment to protect the environment by becoming an Energy Star partner. EnOcean, through its voluntary partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program, is helping to sustain...

RSMeans and U.S. Gypsum Introduce Expanded 6th Edition of Gypsum Construction Handbook

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:30:00 0500

KINGSTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The most current, complete guide to gypsum product selection and construction is now available from U.S. Gypsum and RSMeans. In the six years since the last edition, U.S. Gypsum has developed new products to address sustainable construction...

LEO A DALY Acquires Schwab, Twitty & Hanser Architectural Group (STH)

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:30:00 0500

OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - LEO A DALY and www.morrisarchitects.com), a...

Cubellis & David Perry Studios Form Strategic Alliance

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:30:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Cubellis, an international architecture, interior design and engineering firm, headquartered in Boston, is pleased to announce their new strategic alliance with David Perry Studios, an architecture, planning and interior design firm specializing in...

USGBC Awards INVISTA LEED-CI Gold Certification

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:16:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - INVISTA, makers of Antron® carpet fiber, has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for Commercial Interiors for the Antron® brand Studio showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.

The...

IKEA Charlotte to Offer Chairs, Gift Cards, Food, Log-Sawing with Mayor When 1ST Store in Carolinas Opens February 18

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:00:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that when its Charlotte store opens on February 18, it will recognize loyal, enthusiastic customers by giving away thousands of dollars in gift cards and merchandise...

Don’t Let Your 2009 Federal Tax Cuts Fly Out the Window

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:03:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - For homeowners and businesses looking to make energy-saving enhancements this year, a little tax relief has arrived. Under an extension of the

New Nested-Based Tooling Kits from Techno, Inc. CNC Cutting Tools Create Interlocking Shapes Needed for Cabinetry Applications!

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Techno, Inc. CNC Cutting Tools is proud to introduce their New Nested-based Tooling Kit, perfect for any nested-based and cabinetry applications. These multiple component cutters are designed to create the interlocking shapes needed for...

Research and Markets: The Total Home Improvements Market in China Combined to Reach a Total Value of RMB49.10Bn (US$5.93Bn) in 2008

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:00:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Research and Markets (California Products Corporation, the...

REI Boulder Awarded LEED® Gold Rating by the U.S. Green Building Council

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:05:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the national outdoor gear and clothing retail cooperative, today announced that its prototype store in Boulder, Colo. has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the...

Pongo™Resume Records 17th Consecutive Growth Quarter

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:47:00 0500

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Pongo™Resume, the premier full-service...

MSP Partners Announces All New 2009 Education Program

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:59:00 0500

OTTAWA-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - MSP Partners, an alliance founded by Cisco, Ingram Micro, Intel, Level Platforms and Microsoft, with the active participation of over 20 leading IT vendors and thousands of solution providers and MSPs, today announced the launch of its comprehensive all...

SpeakerCraft Receives InAVate Award at Integrated Systems Europe

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:40:00 0500

AMSTERDAM-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - SpeakerCraft, the original manufacturer of in-wall speakers, is proud to announce its reception of an InAVate award at Integrated Systems Europe, an international trade show held annually in the Netherlands. The TIME Mini was selected by dealers as...

KB Home to Build All New Home Communities to Strict ENERGY STAR® Guidelines in 2009

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:13:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of America’s largest homebuilders, today announced that all new home communities opening in 2009 and beyond will be built to ENERGY STAR^® guidelines. These new homes will be engineered to heat and cool...

Fully Furnished Room-Setting to ‘Pop-Up’ in Uptown, Giving Charlotte Residents a Taste of IKEA before February 18 Opening

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:46:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that it will install a fully-furnished room-setting on a corner in Uptown Charlotte, giving residents an advance look at IKEA shopping concepts before the February 18 grand...

QuickPlay Media Usage Statistics Confirm Continued Consumer Interest in Mobile TV and Video Content in Q4 2008

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:44:00 0500

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - QuickPlay Media, the premier...

Clearly Clean Launches the Peel-Away Paint Tray Product Line

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:42:00 0500

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Clearly Clean Products, LLC, today announced the launch of the eco-friendly Peel-Away Paint Tray — a patent-pending line of five mess-free paint trays in one. The durable, standalone trays feature a reusable, hard-substrate base with...

Masonite International Inc. Extends Forbearance Agreements with Lenders and with Holders of a Majority of Its Notes

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:30:00 0500

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Masonite International Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a further extension, to February 9, 2009, of the forbearance agreement dated September 16, 2008, with its bank lenders. Masonite also has entered into a...

Renaissance Lighting Launches Top-Performing Architectural RGB Solid-State Downlights, Revolutionary Color Management System

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:59:00 0500

HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Renaissance Lighting, has shattered the...

HGTV.com Offers Stylish, Economical Ways to Keep a Clutter-Free Bath

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - The bathroom should be a sanctuary of relaxation and tranquility, but a mess can cause stress. Visit HGTV.com’s Get Organized: Bathrooms, a new online resource with videos, photos and articles for keeping a pristine powder room. (

KB Home Announces Winners of 2008 Strategic Partners Conference

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of America’s largest homebuilders, today announced award winners from the Company’s annual 2008 Strategic Partners Conference. KB Home presented awards to trade partners who have made exceptional contributions to the...

Countdown Begins for $pruce Up Your Home Contest

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:15:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Winter weather may have settled in across the country but it’s never too early to think about spring home improvements. Specialty materials company Rohm and Haas (NYSE: ROH) understands that shrinking budgets leave little room for home makeovers...

Fortune Brands Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Results

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:34:00 0500

DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO):

Results Within Targeted Full-Year Range

Company Accelerates Proactive Cost and Supply-Chain...

Ethan Allen Announces Second Quarter Sales and Earnings

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:25:00 0500

DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (“Ethan Allen” or the “Company”) (NYSE:ETH) today reported operating results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2008.

Three Months Ended December 31...

Stanley Furniture Announces 2008 Operating Results

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:22:00 0500

STANLEYTOWN, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Stanley Furniture Company, Inc. (Nasdaq-NGS:STLY) today reported sales and earnings for 2008. Earnings were within management’s guidance range provided in mid-October 2008.

Net Sales of $226.5 million decreased 19.9...

SpongeBob SquarePants Swims to the Cricut

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:17:00 0500

ANAHEIM, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Thanks to a partnership with Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products, SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottom friends are coming to Across Systems

Hilton Hotel Owners Spend More Than $131 Million Upgrading 11 Hotels in Central U.S.

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:48:00 0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels Corporation’s global brand of upscale, full-service hotels, today announced that eleven of its Hilton brand hotels in the central United States are in the process of completing renovations, which...

Provo Craft Demonstrates New Cricut® Cartridges at CHA Winter

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:15:00 0500

ANAHEIM, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Provo Craft (www.provocraft.com) today revealed three...

PremierGarage Selects Don Shultz as New CEO

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:42:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - PremierGarage, the nation’s largest garage remodeling and...

Big-D Construction Adds 22 LEED® Accredited Professionals

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:19:00 0500

SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Big-D...

PEX Plastic Pipe Unanimously Added to California Plumbing Code; State Officials Certify Favorable Environmental Impact Report

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:41:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - In a unanimous vote, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) has approved the addition of PEX plastic pipe and tubing to the California Plumbing Code (CPC), allowing its use in hospitals, clinics, residential and commercial...

Dayton Superior Named Exclusive National Distributor for PierTech® Insta-Brace System

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:33:00 0500

DAYTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Dayton Superior Corporation (NASDAQ: DSUP) and PierTech® Systems announce that Dayton Superior Corporation has been named the exclusive national distributor for the PierTech® Insta-Brace System, used for tilt-up and precast wall brace...

Manufacturing Giant Kohler Co. Standardizes on Hard Dollar Software

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:14:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Hard Dollar Corporation, the industry leader in project cost management for capital planning and construction projects, today announced its solution has been selected by the global manufacturer Kohler Co. Kohler is a global leader in the...

The New American Home Showcases Leading Edge in Green Technology

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:59:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - A photo of the 2009 New American Home is available on Business Wire's web site and AP PhotoExpress.

Featuring cutting-edge energy efficient products and practices and stunning contemporary design, the 2009 edition of The New...

Turning the Big Apple “Green”

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:55:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Green Depot – the Brooklyn-based, national supplier of eco-friendly building and living solutions – is transforming the green retail model with its flagship retail store opening Feb. 12 on the Bowery in Manhattan.

Located at 222...

United Stationers Announces Workforce Reduction

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:17:00 0500

DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - United Stationers Inc. (NASDAQ: USTR) today announced it is adjusting its cost structure in response to the challenging economic environment as it stays focused on maintaining its sound financial position and delivering strong cash flow...

EasyLink Services Announces Prominent Bio-Pharma Signing

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

NORCROSS, Ga.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - EasyLink Services International Corporation ("EasyLink" or "Company") (NasdaqCM: ESIC)(

CALMLS, the Statewide MLS for California, Names Concentric as Its Technology Partner, Secures $3 Million Line of Credit, and Debuts New Brand

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:24:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today announced that CALMLS, the statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS) initiative, has selected Rocklin, Calif.-based Concentric as its technology partner in California. Concentric was selected...

H.B. Fuller Announces Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:00:00 0500

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.066 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on February 19, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of...

Foamex in Negotiations with Lenders

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:30:00 0500

MEDIA, Pa.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Foamex International Inc. (OTC: FMXL), a leading producer of polyurethane foam-based solutions and specialty comfort products, today announced several significant developments in its efforts to restructure its balance sheet and enhance long term value...

HNI Corporation Fourth Quarter and Year-End Fiscal 2008 Results Conference Call

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:10:00 0500

MUSCATINE, Iowa-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) will host its quarterly conference call for investors to discuss fourth quarter and year-end fiscal 2008 results on:

Wednesday, February...

Handy Solutions for Common Interior Paint Problems

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:00:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Now is the perfect time to look around your home and take stock of areas in need of repair or an inexpensive spruce up with the holiday season behind us and warmer weather still months away.

“A simple change of paint color can...

Skire Unifier Delivers Transparency in New Era of Infrastructure Investment

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - With the new administration, a level of infrastructure investment not seen in over seventy years is expected to unfold with heightened emphasis on accountability and transparency. Public sector capital improvement and infrastructure projects...

Ethan Allen Establishes a Contract Division

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:18:00 0500

DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE: ETH) today announced the launch of a new initiative establishing a Contract Division. Daniel Grow, former President and CEO of Drexel Heritage Furniture and most recently President of D.M. Grow Inc., will join...

PPG to Present Feb. 10 at Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:50:00 0500

PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) Senior Vice President, Coatings, J. Rich Alexander will present at the Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference in Miami on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 1:55 p.m. ET.

Alexander will discuss PPG’s...

Budget Blinds Introduces Budget Blinds® PRO™

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:03:00 0500

ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Budget Blinds, the leading custom window coverings and home décor franchise company in North America, announced today that it will provide turnkey services to homebuilders through a new program, Budget Blinds^® Pro™ Builder...

Kohler Launches Viral Web Campaign to Educate Homeowners about Water-Saving Plumbing Products

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:54:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - This morning during the International Builders’ Show, Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath design and technology, launched SaveWaterAmerica.com – a viral online campaign dedicated to teach...

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