Mannington Commercial Raising Sheet Prices
Salem, NJ, March 7, 2014 -- Mannington Mills said it will raise prices 4% on all Mannington Commercial resilient sheet products and adhesives in the U.S. and Canada, effective April 28.
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Lauzon Says New Flooring Cleans Indoor Air
Quebec, Canada, March 7, 2014 -- Hardwood maker Lauzon claims that a new product it recently launched in North America improves indoor air quality.
Valinge Gets U.S. Patent on Locking System
Viken, Sweden, March 7, 2014 -- Valinge said it has won a U.S. patent on technology related to an alternative 5G locking system.
Fuse Alliance Names American Olean Supplier
Aurora, CO, March 7, 2014 -- Fuse Alliance said that tile maker American Olean is its newest Preferred Supplier.
Architecture Billing Index Rebounds in January
Washington, DC, March 6, 2014 -- The American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index rebounded to a reading of 50.4 in January after two months of declines at the end of last year.
Planned Job Cuts Decline in February
Chicago, IL, March 6, 2014 -- The pace of employment downsizing declined slightly in February, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Tarkett To Join Euronext Paris SBF 120 Index
Paris, France, March 6, 2014 -- Tarkett said it will be joining the SBF 120 index as of March 24.
Unemployment Applications at Three-Month Low
Washington, DC, March 6, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits dropped 26,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 323,000, the lowest level in three months, according to the Labor Department.
NAHB Likes New Flood Insurance Bill
Washington, DC, March 6, 2014 -- The National Association of Home Builders has praised the House for passing flood insurance legislation that will benefit home buyers and home owners.
Factory Orders Dip in January
Washington, DC, March 6, 2014 -- Factory orders fell in January for a second straight month, according to the Commerce Department.