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International Court Remands Antidumping Case   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 18, 2013 -- The Court of International Trade has remanded the antidumping case on Chinese engineered wood flooring back to the International Trade Commission, according to a press release.

Leading Economic Indicators Fall Slightly   Full Article
New York, NY, April 18, 2013 -- The index of leading economic indicators unexpectedly ticked down in March for the first time in seven months, according to the Conference Board.

Initial Unemployment Applications Edge Higher   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 18, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose 4,000 last week to 352,000, according to the Labor Department.

Mohawk's Yarbrough in Business Hall of Fame   Full Article
Dalton, GA, April 18, 2013 -- Joe Yarbrough has been inducted into the Junior Achievement Northwest Georgia Business Hall of Fame.

Philadelphia Manufacturing Grows at Slower Pace   Full Article
Philadelphia, PA, April 18, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region softened slightly in April, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve said Thursday.

NALFA To Hold Installer Certification Classes   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 18, 2013 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association has announced the dates for the 2013 Advanced Laminate Installer Certification classes.

Crossville Recycling Program Hits 24M Pounds   Full Article
Crossville, TN, April 17, 2013 -- Tile maker Crossville said it has diverted a total of 24 million pounds of porcelain from landfills since launching its Tile Take-Back program and Toto USA recycling partnership.

Homeowner Regret: Not Buying Bigger   Full Article
New York, NY, April 17, 2013 -- A new survey by Trulia apparently indicates that many homeowners' biggest regret is not buying a larger house, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Mortgage Purchase Applications at 3 Year High   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 17, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 4.8% last week as interest rates declined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

NWFA Gives Community Service Awards   Full Article
St. Louis, MO, April 15, 2013 -– The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2013 Community Service Award recipients during its Wood Flooring Expo in Dallas.