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Associated Materials and AMH Holdings to Hold Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call - Time Changed

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:14:32 GMT

PRNewswire - Associated Materials (the "Company") and AMH Holdings today announced that the time for its third quarter earnings conference call has been changed and the call will now be held on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

U.S. Concrete, Inc. Adopts Section 382 Stockholder Rights Plan to Preserve Use of Net Operating Losses

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:23 GMT

PRNewswire - U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMIX) today announced that its Board of Directors has adopted...

Eagle Materials Inc. to Present at the Stephens Inc. Fall Investment Conference

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:15:53 GMT

Business Wire - Steven R. Rowley, President and CEO of Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP), will be presenting...

Associated Materials, LLC Announces Completion of 9.875% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Offering and Call for Redemption and Discharge of 9 3/4% Sen

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:43:51 GMT

PRNewswire - Associated Materials, LLC ("Associated") announced today that it has completed its previously announced issuance of $200 million aggregate principal amount of 9.875% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2016 (the "New Notes") in a private offering.

U.S. Concrete Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:12 GMT

PRNewswire - U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMIX) today reported a net loss attributable to stockholders of $58.1 million, or ($1.60) per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to net income attributable to stockholders of $1.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2008.

William McDonough Joins Serious Materials Board of Directors

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:09:01 GMT

Business Wire - Serious Materials, a leading energy-saving building materials company in the U.S., today announced that William McDonough has joined the company’s Board of Directors.

CanWel Building Materials Income Fund Reports Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:49 GMT

Marketwire - CanWel Building Materials Income Fund ("CanWel" or the "Fund"(1)) (TSX:CWX.UN) announced today its third quarter fiscal 2009 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2009.

Lumber Liquidators Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Provides Updated Full Year Outlook ~ Third Quarter Net Sales Increased 14.2% to

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:51 GMT

PRNewswire - Lumber Liquidators, Inc. (NYSE: LL), the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S., today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.42 Per Share

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:11:34 GMT

Business Wire - Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (NYSE:PCL) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share.

Media Advisory - Neo Material Technologies Inc. Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release & Conference Call

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:40:16 GMT

CNW Group - Neo Material Technologies will report its third quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2009 on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

West Fraser says Eurocan closure 'grim reminder' of industry woes

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:47:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - VANCOUVER, B.C. - The head of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) said the recently announced closure of its paper mill in Kitimat, B.C. is a "grim reminder" of what happens to high-cost producers in a depressed industry.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:59:00 GMT

Business Wire - Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

BlueLinx Now Offers LifeTime Lumber in Northern California

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:13:25 GMT

Business Wire - On the heels of achieving wildlands fire-code compliance for use throughout California, LifeTime Lumber® (www.lifetimelumber.com) is pleased to announce expanded sales distribution with BlueLinx Corporation (“BlueLinx”), a leading nationwide building products distributor.

West Fraser Timber reports Q3 loss of $198M compared with $2M loss a year ago

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:42:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - VANCOUVER, B.C. - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) reported a loss of $198 million in its latest quarter on Monday, hit by a charge related to the closing of its linerboard and kraft paper mill in Kitimat, B.C., next year.

November 2, 2009: New Suite of Integrated Bulk Materials Software Products to Be Released This Month for General Availability A new family of product

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:18 GMT

PRNewswire - FiveCubits(TM), after a record 12 months of financial results, is proud to announce a new software suite, self-titled FiveCubits(TM), which will be released for general availability and use this month.

Research and Markets: Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products - Global Outlook

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:51:25 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/782cf6/concrete_gypsum) has announced the addition of the "Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products - Global Outlook" report to their offering.

Research and Markets: An up to Date Comprehensive Research on the Special Building Materials Market in Canada

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:05:57 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/e302cc/special_building_m) has announced the addition of the "Special Building Materials Market in Canada: Business Report 2009 " report to their offering.

China Advanced Construction Materials Group Awarded 2 New Contracts Totaling Approximately $4.2 Million for Hangzhou-Ningbo Railway

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:30:24 GMT

PRNewswire - China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. ("China ACM") (Nasdaq: CADC), a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced that it has been awarded two new contracts totaling approximately $4.2 million to provide concrete manufacturing services for the Hangzhou-Ningbo railway construction project.

Harbinger Research Initiates Coverage of China Advanced Construction Materials Group

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:20:54 GMT

PRNewswire - China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. ("China ACM") (OTC Bulletin Board: CADC), a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced that Harbinger Research, LLC, an independent research firm, initiated research coverage on the company.

Research and Markets: Finishing Materials Market in Hong Kong: Business Report 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:56:31 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/f6f536/finishing_material) has announced the addition of the "Finishing Materials Market in Hong Kong: Business Report 2009 " report to their offering.

Research and Markets: Special Building Materials Market in Pakistan: Business Report 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:49:21 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/1164aa/special_building_m) has announced the addition of the "Special Building Materials Market in Pakistan: Business Report 2009" report to their offering.

Associated Materials, LLC Prices $200 Million of Its 9.875% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:57:41 GMT

PRNewswire - Associated Materials, LLC ("Associated") today announced that it priced a private offering of $200 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9.875% senior secured second lien notes due 2016 at a price of 98.757%.

500 to lose jobs in West Fraser mill closure

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:23:05 GMT

CBC - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. said Wednesday it would permanently shut its Eurocan paper mill in Kitimat, B.C., putting more than 500 people out of work.

CanWel Building Materials Income Fund Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Notification

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:00:13 GMT

Marketwire - CanWel Building Materials Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CWX.UN) announced today that it will report its third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2009, before market open on Wednesday, November 4, 2009.

Research and Markets: Monthly Report of China Steel and Raw Material Markets Issue 0809

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:08:37 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/03bb51/monthly_report_of) has announced the addition of the "Monthly Report of China Steel and Raw Material Markets Issue 0809" report to their offering.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. to Broadcast Third-Quarter Conference Call Live on the Internet

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:40:27 GMT

Business Wire - Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) today announced that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its third-quarter 2009 earnings conference call on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

Associated Materials, LLC Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Secured Second Lien Notes

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:34:02 GMT

PRNewswire - Associated Materials, LLC ("Associated") today announced its proposed offering of $200 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured second lien notes due 2016.

Associated Materials and AMH Holdings Report Third Quarter Results

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:24:42 GMT

PRNewswire - Associated Materials (the "Company") today announced results for its third quarter ended October 3, 2009.

Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:17:11 GMT

Business Wire - Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc., (NYSE:PCL) today announced third quarter earnings of $19 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, on revenues of $294 million.

Russia freezes timber export duties in 2010: Putin

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:16:00 GMT

AFP - SAINT PETERSBURG (AFP) - Russia will not raise its export duties on timber in 2010, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Sunday at talks with his Finnish counterpart amid a trade row with Finland over the taxes.

Russia will not raise timber export duties: Putin

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:09:00 GMT

AFP - SAINT PETERSBURG, (AFP) - Russia will not raise its export duties on timber in 2010, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Sunday, amid a trade row with Finland over the taxes.

Bulova Technologies Group, Inc. Announces 8-K of U.S. Army Material Command Award Contract Details

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:46:43 GMT

Business Wire - Bulova Technologies Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:BLVT) (the “Company”) announced today that it has filed an 8-K which announced the contract awarded under solicitation number W52P1J08R0085 released on October 15, with the award notice of $41,125,000 to the wholly owned subsidiary Bulova Technologies Ordnance Systems, LLC.

Columbus Energy Ltd.-Unaware of Any Material Change

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:31:06 GMT

Marketwire - Columbus Energy Limited ("Columbus Energy" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CEL) wishes to confirm that the Company's management is unaware of any material change in the Company's operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.

Labaton Sucharow LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Florida Cement and Concrete Producers

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:48:46 GMT

Business Wire - Labaton Sucharow LLP filed a class action lawsuit on October 21, 2009 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, on behalf of all individuals or entities that purchased Portland Cement or Ready Mix Concrete in Florida.

China Advanced Construction Materials Group Wins Contract to Supply Concrete for France's New Embassy in Beijing Expected to be France's Largest Emba

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:30:22 GMT

PRNewswire - China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. ("China ACM") (OTC Bulletin Board: CADC), a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced that it will be the major provider of concrete for the French embassy being built in the new diplomatic zone in the Chaoyang District of Beijing.

Research and Markets: Construction Materials in Asia-Pacific

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:57:21 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/525da7/construction_mater) has announced the addition of the "Construction Materials in Asia-Pacific" report to their offering.

Silicon-based Materials Leader Dow Corning Establishes Middle-East Operations The Company's seeking collaboration opportunities and partnerships to o

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:38:08 GMT

PRNewswire - Do w Corning, one of the world's largest silicon- based materials developers and manufacturers, has established a Middle East headquarters and commercial entity in Manama, Bahrain.

Acadian Timber Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:35:16 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 November 13, 2009 to unitholders of record on October 30, 2009.