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J.D. Power and Associates and McGraw-Hill Construction Report:; Among Builders and Remodelers,... |
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08.07.2008 |
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Simonton Windows ranks highest in satisfying builders and remodelers with windows and patio doors, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/McGraw-Hill Construction 2008 Builder and Remodeler Residential Window and Patio Door Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a )
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Mohawk pinched in weak market |
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07.22.2008 |
A weak housing market and increasing materials costs continue to plague Mohawk Industries. Calhoun, Ga.-based Mohawk on Tuesday announced a 23 percent drop in earnings and a 7 percent dip in net sales for the second quarter compared with the same time last year.
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Serious Materials Acquires Alpen Windows; Leading cleantech company integrates 27 years of green... |
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06.24.2008 |
Serious Materialsannounced today that it has acquired Alpen Windows. Alpen was named a 2007 Top 10 Green Building Product by Building Green, and is recognized as the leader in high-performance, energy-efficient windows and glass. Alpen products are installed in the San Jose Convention Center, Boulder Municipal Library, McDonald's PlayPlaces, and thousands of other commercial and residential projects.
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BuilderMT's Lands Coveted Spot on List of Professional Builder Magazine's "100 Best New Products... |
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06.03.2008 |
BuilderMT, the leading provider of production management software for residential home builders, today announced that its hot-selling Business Process Manager software has won a coveted spot on the list of Professional Builder magazine's "100 Best New Products 2008." As a process management software tool, Business Process Management (BPM) has seen strong sales, even in the housing downturn. The reason for this success among home builders is that BPM has shown a remarkable low-cost ability to reduce inefficiency, identify cost savings, and optimize processes.
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