May 23, 2013

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Durable Goods Orders Fall Most in Seven Months   Full Article Washington, DC, April 24, 2013 -- Durable goods orders fell by the most in seven months in March, according to the Commerce Department.

Home Prices Continue Upward Trend   Full Article Washington, DC, April 23, 2013 -- Home prices in the U.S. rose 0.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said.

New Home Sales Have Best Quarter Since 2008   Full Article Washington, DC, April 23, 2013 -- New-home sales rose in March, marking the best quarter for the industry since 2008, according to the Commerce Department.

NAHB Seeks More Guest Workers in Reform Bill   Full Article Washington, DC, April 23, 2013 -- The National Association of Home Builders is lobbying lawmakers to improve the guest worker provisions in proposed immigration reform to address labor shortages in the industry.

Interface Releases Data on Environmental Goals   Full Article Atlanta, GA, April 23, 2013 -- Interface has just released annual data updating its metrics portfolio to include information on progress towards environmental and social goals.

Carpet Standard, Closer Ties, Topics of FCIIC Meet   Full Article Chicago, IL, April 23, 2013: The Floor Covering Industry Issues Council is looking for ways to develop closer ties and finding more ways flooring trade associations can work together.

Ardex, Powerhold Form Manufacturing Agreement   Full Article Aliquippa, PA, April 23, 2013 -- Ardex Americas and Powerhold recently signed a product manufacturing agreement for powders and adhesives available through the Powerhold distribution network.

Existing Home Sales Up Sharply from 2012   Full Article Washington, DC, April 22, 2013 -- Existing-home sales fell 0.6% in March from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.92 million, although they were substantially higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Desso Products Get Cradle to Cradle Bronze   Full Article Waalwijk, The Netherlands, April 23, 2013 -- Desso said its commercial and consumer carpet products became the first in the world to be certified under Version 3.0 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard.

Nourison in License Agreement with Kathy Ireland   Full Article Saddlebrook, NJ, April 22, 2013 -- Nourison has entered into a licensing agreement with Kathy Ireland Worldwide for a floor covering partnership.