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Improving Housing Markets Index Holds Steady   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 8, 2013 -- Following seven consecutive months of gains, the list of improving U.S. housing markets remained virtually unchanged in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Lessick Becomes Chairman of NWFA   Full Article
Dallas, TX, April 8, 2013 -- John Lessick of Apex Wood Floors is the new chairman of the National Wood Flooring Association Board of Directors.

Interface Facility Gets LEED Gold Certification   Full Article
Acworth, GA, April 8, 2013 -- Interface's facility dedicated to its installation and maintenance business has earned LEED Gold certification.

Mike Derderian, Founder of Royalty, Dies   Full Article
Irvine, California, April 5, 2013--Mike Derderian, founder of Royalty Carpet Mills, died April 4 at the age of 87.

Job Growth Slows in March, Unemployment Falls   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 5, 2013 -- Job creation in March hit its slowest pace in nine months and was well below expectations, according to the Labor Department.

NWFA Names Wood Floor of the Year Winners   Full Article
Dallas, TX, April 5, 2013 -- Denver Dustless won the top prize in the National Wood Flooring Association's 2013 Wood Floor of the Year contest.

Sphinx, Pantone in Design Partnership   Full Article
New York, NY, April 5, 2013 -- Sphinx by Oriental Weavers said it has a new color partnership with Pantone, LLC.

Masland Contract Debuts Online Design Tool   Full Article
Mobile, AL, April 5, 2013 -- Commercial design specifiers can now customize and recolor standard area rugs with Masland Contract’s new Rugs 4.0 program online.

Ardex Names Feather Finish Contest Winners   Full Article
Aliquippa, PA, April 5, 2013 -- Ardex Americas said that Steve Wells of Designs by Wells was the grand prize winner in the Ardex Feather Finish installer video contest.

Indonesian Tile Makers See Strong Year Ahead   Full Article
Jakarta, Indonesia, April 5, 2013 -- Indonesian ceramic tile producers expect a 15-20% increase in total sales this year from $2.46 billion sales in 2012.