Yahoo! Canada Finance: General Building Materials Industry News

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.: Notice of Second Quarter Results Conference Call

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:05:47 GMT

Marketwire - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) will hold an analyst conference call to discuss second quarter...

Material Sciences Corporation to Conduct Conference Call on July 9, 2008, Regarding First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:26 GMT

PRNewswire - Material Sciences Corporation (NYSE: MSC), a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications, today announced it will host a conference call on its first quarter results on Wednesday, July 9, at 9:00 a.m.

Polymer Group, Inc. Announces Increased Prices in Response to Unprecedented Raw Material Cost Levels

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:30:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA; POLGB) ("PGI") announced that it will begin implementing additional price increases on a global basis in response to increases in raw material costs that continue to reach unprecedented levels.

VAI Implements S2K Enterprise Software for Hardware & Lumber Ltd. in Jamaica

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:51:02 GMT

Business Wire - VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.) (http://www.vai.net), a leader in enterprise solutions for the distribution, manufacturing, retail and service industries, and an IBM Premier Business Partner, today announced the successful implementation of its S2K Enterprise Software at Hardware & Lumber Ltd., (H&L), a Kingston, Jamaica–based retailer and wholesaler of building materials, home improvement supplies, household items and agricultural products.

ENMAR Hardwood Flooring Wins Family Owned Business Award

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:05:19 GMT

Business Wire - Mesa’s ENMAR Hardwood Flooring has won the Small Business Award category at the 2008 Family Owned Business Awards presented by Arizona Business Magazine.

SUSS MicroTec Leads Ranking of 10 Best Material Handling Suppliers for the 10th Year

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:01:25 GMT

Business Wire - SUSS MicroTec (FWB:SMH)(GER:SMH), a leading supplier of process and test solutions for the semiconductor industry has been ranked again among the best suppliers in the 2008 VLSI Research 10 BEST Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Haldex Divests the Disc Brake Friction Material Business

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:22:24 GMT

Business Wire - Regulatory News:

Iseemedia shares up sharply, company says no material developments

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:40:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Shares in wireless media content firm Iseemedia Inc. (TSXV:IEE) rose almost 80 per cent Monday, although the company said it has no material events to report that would account for the activity in its stock.

Binswanger Negotiates Lease that Relocates Material Concepts Inc. to New Headquarters in Northeast Philadelphia, PA

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:11:42 GMT

Business Wire - Representing Sant Properties, Binswanger is pleased to announce that Material Concepts Inc. has leased the 48,000 sq. ft. fully air-conditioned office and warehouse building at 11621 Caroline Road in Philadelphia, Pa.

iseemedia Corporate Update - No Material Change

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:24:14 GMT

CNW Group - iseemedia Inc. (TSX-V:IEE), a leading provider of rich media content adaptation and delivery solutions for wireless, reports today that there are no corporate developments or undisclosed material changes involving the Corporation at this time, to account for the recent rise in stock price and increased trading volume.

Integrity Block Receives $2.7 Million in Funding to Manufacture Green Building Materials

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:46 GMT

PRNewswire - Integrity Block, a manufacturer of sustainable building materials, today announced that it has closed $2.7 million in equity & debt financing, led by Navitas Capital, including a secured lease line from Western Technology Investment (WTI) for capital expenditures related to manufacturing operations.

Acadian Timber Income Fund: Notice-2008 Second Quarter Results-Conference Call and Webcast for Investors and Analysts

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:11 GMT

Marketwire - You are invited to participate in Acadian Timber Income Fund's (TSX:ADN.UN) Second Quarter Conference Call & Webcast on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss with members of senior management our results and current business initiatives.

Ainsworth says investors holding 92 per cent of the company support recap plan

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:54:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - VANCOUVER - Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (TSX:ANS) said Friday that investors holding 92 per cent of its shares have agreed to support its recapitalization plan.

Armtec Announces Closing of A.E. Concrete Acquisition

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:20:45 GMT

CNW Group - Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund (TSX: ARF.UN) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the outstanding shares of privately held A.E.

Sandspring Resources Ltd. Announces New Letter of Intent to Acquire Material Interest in Mineral Exploration Property Situated in Guyana, South Americ

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:00:25 GMT

Marketwire - Sandspring Resources Ltd. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:SSP.P) is pleased to provide an update on its qualifying transaction (the "Qualifying Transaction") and announce the entering into of a new letter of intent.

Magnate Ventures Inc.: No Material Change

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:35:20 GMT

Marketwire - Magnate Ventures Inc. ("Magnate") (NEX BOARD:MGV.H) wishes to announce that, although Management continues to search out new opportunities for the Company, it has not entered into any agreement at this time and it is unaware of the reason for the recent shift in the trading pattern of its shares and the increase in its share price.

Comprehensive Report on Global Construction Materials Available Now

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:11:31 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/87cf9b/global_constructio) has announced the addition of the "Global Construction Materials" report to their offering.

Timber & Joinery Market Report 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:55:39 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/fadd0d/timber_joinery_m) has announced the addition of the "Timber & Joinery Market Report 2008" report to their offering.

Armtec Enters into an Agreement to Acquire Brooklin Concrete Division of Clearford Industries Inc.

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:31:49 GMT

CNW Group - Clearford Industries Inc. ("Clearford")(TSX-V: CLI) today announced it has entered into an agreement dated June 25th, 2008 with Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund (the "Fund")(TSX: ARF.UN), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Armtec Limited Partnership ("Armtec"), to divest the business assets of its Brooklin Concrete Division ("Brooklin") and to assign the right to acquire the shares of Boucher Precast Concrete Ltd. ("Boucher") for a purchase price of approximately $43 million subject to closing date working capital adjustments.

Norandex Building Materials Distribution Acquires Area Vinyl Siding Distributors, LLC

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:19:35 GMT

PRNewswire - Norandex Building Materials Distribution announced today the acquisition of Area Vinyl Siding Distributors, LLC, a distributor of vinyl siding and accessories serving the greater Baton Rouge, LA area.

Investments of Pala Investments Holdings Limited in Neo Material

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:02:59 GMT

CNW Group - Pala Investments Holdings Limited "PIHL") announced today that it has acquired through the facilities of The Toronto Stock Exchange ownership of 1,102,600 common shares of Neo Material Technologies Inc. ("NEM").

GE Energy, GAF Materials Corporation Form Alliance to Bring Solar Energy to Homes and Businesses

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:50:52 GMT

Business Wire - GE Energy and GAF Materials Corporation (GAF), two companies with more than 100 years of experience in the energy and roofing industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to market and ultimately develop solar systems and roofing systems for commercial and residential customers.

Nissan chief says price hikes likely in Japan amid soaring material costs

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:29:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - YOKOHAMA, Japan - Nissan Motor Co., Japan's third-biggest automaker, will likely raise prices in its domestic market as soaring prices for steel and other raw materials boost production costs, chief executive Carlos Ghosn said Wednesday.

Armtec Expands Precast Concrete Standard Product Offering Through B.C. Acquisition

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:12:45 GMT

CNW Group - Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund (TSX: ARF.UN) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of privately held A.E.

Claymore's Global Timber ETF (CUT): A Possible Alternative for Today's Markets

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:37:17 GMT

Business Wire - Claymore Securities Inc., the third fastest-growing exchange-traded fund provider in 2007*, today announced that its Claymore/Clear Global Timber Index ETF (AMEX: CUT) continues to gain momentum as investors increasingly look for possible alternatives in today’s volatile markets.

No Material Change in the Affairs of Mountain Capital Inc.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:18:13 GMT

Marketwire - Mountain Capital Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:MCI) announces that there has been no material change in the affairs of the Company.

High-Tech PR Firm Vantage Communications Grabbing Headlines for Cleantech Leader Serious Materials

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:07:48 GMT

Business Wire - Vantage Communications, an award-winning technology public relations agency, today announced tremendous success through the first six months of being the PR agency of record for Serious Materials, a leader in developing and manufacturing sustainable green building materials.

Serious Materials Acquires Alpen Windows

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:11:49 GMT

Business Wire - Serious Materials announced today that it has acquired Alpen Windows. Alpen was named...

Ferro Increases Prices for Polymer Specialty Materials Products

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:15:42 GMT

Business Wire - Ferro Corporation (NYSE:FOE) has announced price increases of up to 20 percent for products manufactured by the Company’s three Polymer Specialty Materials businesses.

Pareto signs agreement for four year material client relationship

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:51:33 GMT

CNW Group - Pareto Corporation (TSX: PTO), a leading marketing services company, today announced that it has reached an agreement with its largest existing client to continue to serve as its exclusive provider of in-store marketing and direct marketing communications for a term ending July 31, 2012.

Average 2008 Construction Costs (Ex. Land) Increased 3.3% to $1.50 Mm as Value Engineering Efforts Have Begun to Offset Labor and Material Inflati

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:01:02 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/de50a1/rr_industry_data_r) has announced the addition of the "RR Industry Data Report - New Construction Costs" report to their offering.

Brush Engineered Materials Inc. Announces Agreement with the Department of Defense to Construct a $90.4 Million Primary Beryllium Facility

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:42:11 GMT

Business Wire - Brush Engineered Materials Inc. (NYSE:BW) announces the planned construction of a new primary beryllium facility, comments on the impact of lower ruthenium prices and provides an update on the Company’s key markets.

CanWel Building Materials Income Fund Declares June Cash Distribution

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:30:12 GMT

Marketwire - CanWel Building Materials Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CWX.UN) today declared a cash distribution of $0.05833 per trust unit for the period from June 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008.

FTI Announces Amended Closing Date for Proposed $500,000 Private Placement and Issues a No Material Change Statement

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:16:31 GMT

Marketwire - FTI Foodtech International Inc. ("FTI" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:FTI) announces that the closing date for the proposed $500,000 private placement will now be amended to June 27, 2008.

Acadian Timber Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:15:16 GMT

Marketwire - Acadian Timber Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:ADN.UN) is pleased to announce its monthly distribution of $0.06875 per unit, payable on July 15, 2008 to unitholders of record on June 30, 2008.

Deltic Timber Declares Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:07:34 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Directors of Deltic Timber Corporation (NYSE:DEL) announced today a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of September 2, 2008, with a payment date of September 15, 2008.

Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:00:18 GMT

Business Wire - On June 21, 2000, President Clinton issued Executive Order 13159 (the "order") blocking property and interests in property of the Government of the Russian Federation that are in the United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of United States persons that are directly related to the implementation of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation Concerning the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted from Nuclear Weapons, dated February 18, 1993, and related contracts and agreements (collectively, the "HEU Agreements").

Canada exploring response to new U.S. lumber rules

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:25:00 GMT

Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Canada is mulling how it will respond to new rules for lumber exports to the United States, expected to become U.S. law as early as Wednesday, including presenting a new complaint at a dispute court.

IIROC: Resumption: Forsys Metals Corp; Ainsworth Lumber Co Ltd

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:47:54 GMT

Marketwire - The following issue(s) will resume trading today: