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Eucatex Announces 1Q08 Results: Net Income is R$ 18.9 Million (+83% over 1Q07) and EBITDA is R$ 36.1 Million (+37% over 1Q07)

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:37:00 0500

SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Eucatex (Bovespa: EUCA3 and EUCA4), one of the largest manufacturers of hardboard and medium density particleboard (MDP) in Brazil, with operations also in the paint and varnish...

Special Habitat Builders and Local Community Cheer on Local RAAM Bike Riders for Test Ride to LA

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:40:58 0500

Press Event, Friday, May 16th in Redwood City

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is being released by Valley Presbyterian...

Bresler & Reiner, Inc. (OTC: BRER) Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:19:34 0500

WASHINGTON, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bresler & Reiner, Inc. reported a net loss of $5,005,000 or ($0.91) per common share on revenues of $24,494,000 for the three months ended March...

Orleans Homebuilders Reports a Reclassification to Results for Third Quarter Ending March 31, 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:44:00 0500

BENSALEM, Pa., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. (Amex: OHB) is a residential homebuilder with operations in Southeastern Pennsylvania; Central and Southern New Jersey

Patrick Industries Annual Meeting of Shareholders Adjourned to May 22, 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:30:00 0500

ELKHART, Ind., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Patrick Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) today announced that it had adjourned its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Thursday, May 22, 2008, to be held at the Company's corporate offices...

BMHC Discontinues Residential Framing and Concrete Operations in Tucson, Arizona

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:05:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Building Materials Holding Corporation (NYSE: BLG), a leading provider of building materials and construction services to professional residential builders and contractors, today announced that its...

Ingersoll Rand to Discuss Its Businesses and Proposed Acquisition of Trane at Electrical Products Group Conference

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:28:00 0500

HAMILTON, Bermuda and PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited (NYSE: IR) and Trane Inc. (NYSE: TT) announced today that James V. Gelly, senior vice president and chief financial officer of...

CQ to Present Forum on America's Infrastructure

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:24:08 0500

WASHINGTON, May 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Congressional Quarterly Inc., the nation's premier provider of news and analysis on Congress, politics and public policy, today announced it will present the CQ Forum on America's Infrastructure on...

Exousia to Host National Investor Conference Call Today

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:23:00 0500

SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Exousia Advanced Materials, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EXOU) announces that the company will host a National Investor Conference Call today, Wednesday, May 14, at 4:05 pm...

Cyberlux Receives New Orders as National Guard Expands Use of Cyberlux BrightEye Tactical LED Lighting Systems

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:55:00 0500

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cyberlux Corporation, (OTC Bulletin Board: CYBL), a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, announced today that the Company has received purchase commitments from the New York Air...

ASHRAE President Kent Peterson to Brief Journalists at National Press Club on New Goal, Guidelines to Create Net-Zero Energy Buildings

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:25:54 0500

WASHINGTON, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is being issued by American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers:

WHO: Kent...

Holcim to Sponsor Welcome Reception at AIA Convention

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:46:00 0500

BOSTON, May 14 PRNewswire — Holcim (US) Inc. will be the principal sponsor of the "Welcome to Boston" reception at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) annual convention, which runs from May 15-17 at the...

Webcast Alert: IRSA Announces Third Quarter FY 2008 Results Conference Call

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:00:00 0500

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — IRSA (NYSE: IRS) announces the following webcast:

What: IRSA's Third Quarter FY 2008 Results Conference Call When: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 9:00 AM Eastern Where...

CMARK International, Inc. Completes $1.1 million Modular Structure Project at Fort Gordon, Georgia

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

COLUMBIA, S.C., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CMARK International, Inc., (OTC Pink Sheets: CMIT) a global provider of facility and logistic support services for government and commercial institutions, announced today the completion of a $1.1...

CPG Posts First Quarter Results

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:59:00 0500

SCRANTON, Pa., May 14 PRNewswire — CPG International Inc. (CPG) a leading manufacturer of premium, branded, low maintenance building products for both residential and commercial markets today announced first quarter 2008 financial results. CPG's...

Invitation to Wolseley plc Interim Management Statement for the Nine Months Ended April 30, 2008 to be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:56:00 0500

CINCINNATI, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wolseley plc will be holding a conference call to present its Interim Management Statement for the nine months ended April 30, 2008 on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 8:30...

Fushi Copperweld Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

DALIAN, China, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSIN), the leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, automotive, power transmission and other electrical...

Material Sciences Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Material Sciences Corporation (NYSE: MSC), a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications, today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended...

Burt Hill Receives Revit BIM Experience Award for Sustainable Design of Major Education, Healthcare and Commercial Projects

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

BOSTON, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition — Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) today announced that Burt Hill, an

Axor by Hansgrohe Unveils Newest Bath Collection From Designer Antonio Citterio at ICFF

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:00:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — Axor, the designer brand from Hansgrohe, is launching its eleventh bath faucet, shower and accessory collection and its second in collaboration with the internationally renowned Italian architect Antonio...

China Information Security Announces Strong First Quarter 2008 Results

Tue, 13 May 2008 23:19:00 0500

SHENZHEN, China, May 13 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Information Security Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CIFS) ("China Information Security," "CIST" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Information Security and 3S (Geographic...

Standard Pacific Completes Extension of Bank Group Waiver

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:33:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Standard Pacific Corp. (NYSE: SPF) announced today that it has completed an agreement with its bank group, on terms previously disclosed, to extend and expand the bank group's existing waiver of any...

Revit Architecture and Autodesk 3ds Max Design Software Accelerate the Building Design Process

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:30:00 0500

BOSTON, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — At the VisMasters Design, Modeling and Visualization Conference, Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) highlighted how architects around the world are adopting

Owens Corning Announces Business-Building Sustainability Partnerships at NAHB Green Building Show

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:45:00 0500

NEW ORLEANS, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a leader in building science for nearly 70 years, announced it has become a sponsor of LBM Journal's Certified Green Dealer(TM) program and renewed its sponsorship with Masco Home...

Trane Offers Contingency Planning for 2008 Hurricane Season

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:00 0500

PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were devastating to residents, businesses and buildings throughout the southeast United States resulting in widespread human suffering and costing...

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Dividend

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:07:00 0500

NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — On May 13, 2008 the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (Amex: CVR) declared a regular quarterly dividend of eighteen (18) cents per share, payable...

Xinyuan Real Estate Reports No Earthquake Damage to Development Projects in Sichuan Province, China

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:39:00 0500

BEIJING, May 13 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (''Xinyuan'' or ''the Company'') (NYSE: XIN), a fast-growing residential real estate developer with a focus on strategically selected Tier II cities in China

CQ to Present Forum on America's Infrastructure

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:24:23 0500

WASHINGTON, May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Congressional Quarterly Inc., the nation's premier provider of news and analysis on Congress, politics and public policy, today announced it will present the CQ...

RenoWorks Launches Free Contractor Web-Tool

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:21:00 0500

CALGARY, May 13 PRNewswire - RenoWorks, a leading supplier of visualization software and solutions for contractors and home improvement experts, announced today the launch of a free web visualization tool called Revision Pro. Revision Pro is a powerful...

Builder Magazine Names M/I Homes' CEO Robert H. Schottenstein Its Builder 100 Executive of the Year

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:44:00 0500

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE: MHO) announced that Builder magazine, a prominent home building industry trade magazine, has named M/I Homes CEO Robert H. Schottenstein its Builder 100 Executive...

R.D. Olson Development Completes Sale of Two California Hotels

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:42:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — R.D. Olson Development has sold two of its Southern California hotels — one inspired by Hollywood, the other by Southland beach culture — to Apple REIT 8 for $80...

Novelis Wins Top Supplier Awards From Alcoa Architectural Products

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:00:00 0500

CLEVELAND, May 13 PRNewswire — Novelis announced today that it has been named 2007 Supplier of the Year for Bare Metal Products by Alcoa Architectural Products (AAP), a business unit of Alcoa Inc. The award was one of three granted to Novelis at...