Construction Spending Surges in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 2, 2014 -- U.S. construction spending hit its highest level in more than 5-1/2 years in July, according to the Commerce Department.
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Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in August
Tempe, AZ, Sept. 2, 2014 -- U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated in August to its highest level since March 2011, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Mats Inc. Product Wins Two Awards
Stoughton, MA, Sept. 2, 2014 -- Mats Inc. said its PURline botanol flooring product has won two Symposium Distinction Awards 2014.
Multifamily Production Index Remains Positive
Washington, DC, Sept. 2, 2014 -- The Multifamily Production Index, an indicator for the multifamily market released by the National Association of Home Builders, posted a gain of five points to a reading of 58 for the second quarter.
Carpet Plus Cork Recycling Yields Tile Flooring
Charlottesville, VA, Sept. 2, 2014 -- Carpet Plus said its Re-Cork C’Ville program has collected over 1.1 million cork stoppers from its 60+ participating locations in the Charlottesville area.
Pinnacle Gets New Headquarters in Texas
Carrollton, TX, Sept. 2, 2014 -- Pinnacle Interior Elements has moved into a new corporate headquarters in Carrollton.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in August
Ann Arbor, MI, Aug. 29, 2014 -- Consumer sentiment rose in August, according to the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index.
Consumer Spending Declines in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2014 -- Consumer spending fell in July, according to the Commerce Department.
CBC Flooring Signs Distributor Surfaces Central
Commack, NY, Aug. 29, 2014 -- CBC Flooring has signed a distribution agreement with Surfaces Central, based in Columbus, Ohio.
Pinnacle Signs Distribution Agreement With Derr
Carrollton, TX, Aug. 29, 2014 -- Hardwood maker Pinnacle Interior Elements has signed a distribution agreement with Derr Flooring Co.