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Storage.com Announces the Release of Its New Storage Unit Size Calculator

SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - Storage.com has released a storage calculator that will help prospective tenants calculate the unit size needed to store one's belongings. Similar to its online tool that is available on Storage.com, this...(More)

Gehry Technologies CTO Dennis Shelden to Speak at Metals in Construction 2012 Facades Conference

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) -  Gehry Technologies (GT), a leader in design and project management technology and consulting services, today announces that CTO Denn...(More)

Mortgage Settlement Comes Too Late for Many American Homeowners

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - The entire media circuit has been abuzz this week with news of the mortgage settlement deal between state attorneys general and four major US lenders. The settlement, valued at upwards of $30 million, is expected to provide financial relief to over...(More)

Trulia's Guide to Dating and Real Estate

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) -

WHO:
This Valentine's Day, Trulia conducted a national online survey gauging over 2,000 U.S. adults' attitudes on housing topics and how they come into play in the dating world.

WHAT:
...(More)

Statement: NAR to Administration -- Do No Harm to Housing

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi:

"As the leading advocate for housing and homeownership, NAR is strongly opposed to elements of President Obama's budget propo...(More)

New Showroom Opening in Los Angeles to Feature Mafi All Natural Oiled Wooden Floors

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - mafi America, Inc. will greet 2012 with an exciting new venture in Los Angeles/Venice; its first, freestanding dedicated showroom in United States, slated to open early January. Located in Los Angeles, CA in the heart of Venice...(More)

City of Sacramento Debuts Electronic Building Plan Submission Using Accela Software

SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - Accela, Inc., the leading provider of cloud, web and mobile software applications for More)

Media Advisory: Experience a Celebration of Light at Southcore Financial Centre in Downtown Toronto

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 13, 2012) - You are invited to attend the official public art unveiling of LAKE LIGHT THRESHOLD, a celebration of light across York Street by internationally renowned artist, James Carpenter. ...(More)

Hurd Thankful for Strong 2011 Rebound, Poised for More in 2012

MEDFORD, WI--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - Hurd Windows and Doors announced that 2011 was a banner year for the company despite the fact that the new home market hasn't yet fully recovered. In a year when many manufacturers dealt with downsizing, More)

Franklin Street Properties Corp. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results

WAKEFIELD, MA--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - Franklin Street Properties Corp. (the "Company" or "FSP") (NYSE Amex: FSP), an investment firm specializing in real estate, today announced that it expects to release its results f...(More)

U.S. Concrete Announces Headquarters Relocation

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) announced today it will relocate its headquarters from Houston, Texas to collocate with its Redi-Mix Regional Headquarters in Euless, Texas. The comb...(More)

Realogy to Release Full-Year 2011 Financial Results and Host Webcast on February 27

PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - Realogy Corporation will release its full-year 2011 financial results for the year ended December 31, 2011 on Monday, February 27, 2012.

On the same day, Realogy will hold a webcast to review its year-end 2011 results at 4:00 p.m...(More)

Housing Demand in Ontario Will Moderate but Remain Steady in 2012

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 13, 2012) - Ontario housing activity is set to moderate before growing into 2013 according to the 2012 First Quarter CMHC Housing Market Outlook - Canada Edition released today. Housing starts...(More)

Kaistar Lighting Invests $25 Million in Bridgelux

LIVERMORE, CA--(Marketwire - February 13, 2012) - Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced that Kaistar Lighting (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. has agreed to invest $25 million in the company. Bri...(More)

Bechtel and ANGT Successfully Complete Major Infrastructure Project for African Games

LONDON--(Marketwire - February 12, 2012) - Bechtel and L'Agence Nationale de Grands Travaux (ANGT) successfully delivered major new infrastructure vital to the 28th Africa Cup of Nations played in Gabon.

Bechtel and ANGT worked together to ensure the readiness of the two ...(More)

Nan Richardson Named Director of Marketing & Business Development for JG Construction

CHINO, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Nan Richardson has joined Chino, Calif.-based commercial/retail contracting firm JG Construction as director of marketing and business development.

In her new position, Ms. Richardson will be responsible for all marketing activities bo...(More)

Give Your Sweetie a Gift With a Longer Shelf Life This Valentine's Day, From Informa Research Services

CALABASAS, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and couples will be exchanging gifts to show each other how much they care about each other. Instead of taking the traditional route this year with flowers or chocolates which have short shelf live...(More)

NorRock Realty Finance Corporation Update for Holders of Class A Shares

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2012) - NorRock Realty Finance Corporation (TSX:RF.A) ("NorRock" or the "Corporation") advises that holders of NorRock Class A shares will receive units of Partner...(More)

Goodfellow Reports its Results for the First Quarter Ended November 30, 2011

DELSON, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2012) - Goodfellow Inc. (TSX:GDL) announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2011. The accompanying Interim Financial Statements for the first three months ended N...(More)

Central Concrete Contributes to an Award Winning Community Project

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., a U.S. Concrete, Inc. operating company, today announced that it has received the 2012 AGC National Community Award as one of the contributors to the "Camp Via West" project in Cupertino, California. The "AGC in t...(More)

Park Lawn Corporation Announces February 2012 Dividend

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2012) - Park Lawn Corporation ("Park Lawn") (TSX VENTURE:PLC) announced today that the monthly dividend of $0.038 per share will be payable on March 15, 2012 to shareholder...(More)

Binswanger Named Exclusive Agent for the Sale of an Equipped Food Processing Facility in Wheeling, Illinois

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Binswanger has been named exclusive agent by Rich Products Corporation for the sale of a 105,000 sq. ft. equipped food processing facility on approximately 6.5 acres situated at 555 Allendale Drive in Wheeling, Illinois.

The facility...(More)

PriceSmart, Inc. Announces Purchase Agreement for Additional Real Estate in Costa Rica

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) (www.pricesmart.com) today announced ...(More)

Sauer Energy Rejects City Windmills, Inc. Purchase

NEWBURY PARK, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Sauer Energy, Inc. ("SEI") (OTCBB: SENY), a developer of home and enterprise scale vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) systems, announced today that the opportunity to purchase City ...(More)

Brookfield Office Properties Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Results

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (NYSE: BPO) (TSX: BPO) today announced that net income attributable to common shareholders f...(More)

Evton Completes Purchase of Commercial Office Condominium in Mississauga

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2012) - Evton Capital Partners, managers of Evton Real Estate Fund LP, today announced it has completed the acquisition of 2540-2570 Matheson Boulevard in Mi...(More)

Rio Tinto Boasts Strong Iron Ore Profits in 2011, Despite Setbacks in Aluminum Segment, an Industrial Info News Alert

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Leading international More)

ASSA ABLOY: Correction: A strong quarter with record sales and earnings

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) -


Correction, under the headline FOURTH QUARTER the correct figure is:

"Exchange-rate effects had a negative impact of SEK 38 M on the Group's income before tax."

Fourth quarter

* Sales increased during the quarter by a fu...(More)

ASSA ABLOY: A strong quarter with record sales and earnings

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) -



Fourth quarter

* Sales increased during the quarter by a full 22%, including 4% organic
  growth, and totaled SEK 11,744 M (9 648).
* Strong growth in Asia, Africa, Global Technologies and Entrance Systems,
  while the ...(More)


CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Superior Plus 2011 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results Conference Call-In Number

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2012) - This is a correction of the announcement from Superior Plus Corp.'s ("Superior") (TSX:SPB) news release of February 09, 2012. The reason for the correction is that there is a change in ...(More)

KBS Legacy Partners Apartment REIT Acquires 196-Unit Apartment Complex in Chicago Suburb

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) -  KBS Legacy Partners Apartment REIT has acquired Poplar Creek, a 196-unit apartment complex located in Schaumburg, Ill., a prominent suburb of Chicago. The 12.8-acre complex was acquired free and clear of existing debt. Occupancy stand...(More)

Hoku Corporation Reports Preliminary Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Results

HONOLULU, HI--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Hoku Corporation (NASDAQ: HOKU)

Highlights: