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Valspar to Present at the Citi Basic Materials Conference, New York

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:12:10 GMT

Business Wire - Valspar’s William L. Mansfield, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will address...

Santa Clara Universitybased Global Womens Leadership Network Aims to Convert Womens Business Dreams into Concrete Reality

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:35:27 GMT

Business Wire - Buying land for survivors of domestic violence in Uganda. Providing dozens of scholarships...

Research and Markets: Nonlinear Mesoscopic Elasticity: The Complex Behaviour of Rocks, Soil, Concrete

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:31:03 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/0466b2/nonlinear_mesoscop) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Nonlinear Mesoscopic Elasticity: The Complex Behaviour of Rocks, Soil, Concrete" to their offering.

Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Flooring Carpet and Resilient

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:01:26 GMT

Business Wire - Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, today announced new agreements for flooring carpet and resilient.

CanWel Building Materials Income Fund Declares November Cash Distribution

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:02 GMT

Marketwire - CanWel Building Materials Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CWX.UN) today declared a cash distribution of $0.04166 per trust unit for the period from November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009.

New Home Green Materials and Learning Center Selects PV Powered Grid-Tied Inverters for Distribution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:01:22 GMT

Business Wire - In a move that strengthens New Home Green Materials and Learning Center’s market position, the California start-up has become a distributor for US-based PV Powered, an acknowledged innovation leader for grid-tied PV inverters in the residential, commercial and utility markets.

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP Investigating Reports of Price Fixing Related to the Direct Sale of Cement and Concrete in Florida and Elsewhere

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:26 GMT

Business Wire - Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, a national law firm with an office in Bonita Springs, has been contacted by various individuals and entities in Florida regarding allegations that companies involved in the direct sale of cement and concrete have engaged in price fixing.

Sandvik Mining and Construction Receives Major Order for Materials-Handling System in the Netherlands

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:13:28 GMT

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Energy Fuels Files Radioactive Material License Application with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Announces Appointment of New

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:09:54 GMT

Marketwire - Energy Fuels Inc. (TSX:EFR) ("Energy Fuels" or the "Company"), continues to advance its Pinon Ridge uranium/vanadium milling project toward construction by filing a Radioactive Material License Application (the Application) and Environmental Report (the ER) with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Radiation Management Program (CDPHE) on November 18, 2009.

Research and Markets: The Composites Material Market Is Expected To Reach US $8.5 Billion in 2014 from a Base of US $4 Billion in 2008 inside

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:08:50 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/1902af/opportunity_attr) has announced the addition of the "Opportunity & Attractiveness of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India & China) Composite Markets: 2009-2014" report to their offering.

Research and Markets: The Report 'Point Of Churn Best Practice' Provides Concrete Illustrations and Recommendations That MNOs Should Consider

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:46 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/9369aa/point_of_churn_bes) has announced the addition of the "Point of Churn Best Practice" report to their offering.

Serious Materials SeriousWindows Win Building Products 2009 Green Product Award

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:26:31 GMT

Business Wire - Serious Materials, a leading energy-saving building materials company in the U.S., received the 2009 Green Product Award, as part of Building Products Fall issue, for its super-insulating, high R-value SeriousWindows.

New Home Green Materials To Offer ET Solar Panels and Tracking Systems

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:26:24 GMT

Business Wire - New Home Green Materials and Learning Center is proud to announce its new collaborative relationship with ET Solar Group Corp ("ET Solar"), one of the top providers of photovoltaic systems in the world today.

Centurion Minerals: No Material Change

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:53:20 GMT

Marketwire - Centurion Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CTN) ("Centurion" or "the Company") wishes to announce that it is unaware of any corporate developments or undisclosed material changes that would account for the recent trading activity in its shares.

China Advanced Construction Materials Group to Present at the Brean Murray, Carret & Co. 2009 China Growth Conference

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:30:02 GMT

PRNewswire - China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. ("China ACM") (Nasdaq: CADC), a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced that Mr.

Belvedere Announces Material Change

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:04:32 GMT

Marketwire - Belvedere Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:BEL) ("Belvedere") announces that further to the news release of July 13th, concerning the voluntary bankruptcy of Belvedere's nickel production subsidiary (Finn Nickel), the administrators of the bankruptcy estate have disposed of a substantial portion of the assets of Finn Nickel to Vulcan Resources a company operating in Finland and Australia.

Eagle Materials Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:15:47 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Directors of Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on January 22, 2010 to stockholders of record of its Common Stock at the close of business on December 23, 2009.

U.S. Concrete to Present at Stephens, Inc. Fall Investment Conference

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:01:15 GMT

PRNewswire - U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMIX) announced today that it will participate in the Stephens, Inc. Fall Investment Conference.

Acadian Timber Income Fund to convert to corporation

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Acadian Timber Income Fund (TSX:ADN.UN) says it has signed a deal to convert the fund from an income trust to a corporation ahead of federal tax changes on trusts that go into effect in January, 2011.

PicksThatMove.com Announces Investment Opinion on Suncor Energy Inc., Osisko Mining Corporation, Del Global Technologies, Neo Material Technologies an

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:07:28 GMT

Business Wire - PicksThatMove is pleased to bring investors special situation stocks which have a high potential for price appreciation.

UL Environment to Develop Additional Green Building Standards New Industry Standards for Stone, Ceramic, Clay and Glass Building Materials and Window

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:20:52 GMT

PRNewswire - UL Environment (ULE) announces at Greenbuild 2009 that it intends to develop standards for sustainability in new industry categories: stone, ceramic, clay and glass building materials and glazing materials, windows and associated hardware and accessories.

U.S. Concrete Wins GreenSite Award for California Academy of Sciences

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:46:07 GMT

PRNewswire - U.S. Concrete, Inc., (Nasdaq: RMIX) announced today that it has won the 2009 GreenSite Award in the...

Neo Material Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:45:23 GMT

CNW Group - Neo Material Technologies Inc. (TSX: NEM) (the "Company" or "Neo") today reported its financial results for the three-month period ending September 30, 2009.

James Hardie® Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity® Build Green-Friendly Homes

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:19:40 GMT

Business Wire - San Diego Habitat for Humanity® (SDHFH) has made significant modifications in the design and construction of its homes to make them increasingly self-sustaining, reducing maintenance costs for the partner families as well as the need for repairs and upgrades.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Announces Organization Changes

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:32:06 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Directors of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) today announced that Chairman and CEO Stephen P.

Socket Systems, LLC Under New Ownership - Manufacturing the Lumber Link Metal Joinery Building System

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:05:13 GMT

PRNewswire - Owner Ron Cianciola purchased Socket Systems, founded 1983, in November, 2007. Socket Systems (www .socketsys.com),...

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Declares Regular Cash Dividend

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:19:28 GMT

Business Wire - Anne H. Lloyd, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of...

Serious Materials Launches QuietRock ES which is 4X Easier to Use than Other Brands

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:52:23 GMT

Business Wire - Serious Materials, a leading energy-saving building materials company in the U.S., today launched QuietRock® ES soundproof drywall with EZ-SNAP™ Technology which is 4X easier to score and snap than other brands.

Research and Markets: Finishing Materials Market in Saudi Arabia: Business Report 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:14:53 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/0fa13f/finishing_material) has announced the addition of the "Finishing Materials Market in Saudi Arabia: Business Report 2009 " report to their offering.

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:14:35 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/7f9c3f/special_building_m) has announced the addition of the "Special Building Materials Market in India: Business Report 2009 " report to their offering.

Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Lumber Liquidators, Inc., Syntel, J. Crew Group Inc. and RPM International Inc.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:04:27 GMT

Business Wire - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry’s...

LifeTime Lumber Stands Strong in Los Angeles Green Space

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:07:24 GMT

Business Wire - When landscape architects from the Bureau of Street Services at the City of Los Angeles recently received funding to renovate the median along Ventura Boulevard, they were tasked with selecting a fencing material that would not only beautify, but also withstand weathering and be free of future maintenance costs.

Dexter + Chaney Will Exhibit Spectrum Equipment Service System at World of Concrete/Technology for Construction

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:46 GMT

Business Wire - Dexter + Chaney (www.dexterchaney.com) will exhibit its new Spectrum™ Equipment Service System at World of Concrete/Technology for Construction February 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (booth #C4469).

Golden Phoenix Minerals Reports Assay Results from Scorpio Gold's Bulk Sampling of Oversized Leach Pad Material at Mineral Ridge Gold Deposit - signi

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GPXM) is pleased to report Scorpio Gold Corporation's preliminary bulk sample results from the Mineral Ridge gold deposit, Nevada.

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.