Stone Council, NSF Develop Standard
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 21, 2013 -- The Natural Stone Council and NSF International said they have developed the first sustainability assessment standard for stone.
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Lowe's Earnings, Net Income Up Sharply
Mooresville, NC, Nov. 20, 2013 -- Home improvement firm Lowe's reported third quarter net earnings of $499 million, a 26.0% increase over the same period a year ago.
Universal Fibers Signs License for Sorona
Bristol, VA, Nov. 20, 2013 -- Universal Fibers said it has entered into a licensing agreement with DuPont Industrial Biosciences to produce and market carpet fiber using DuPont Sorona polymer.
Novalis Signs License with Valinge
Mooresville, NC, Oct. 30, 2013 -- Novalis Innovative Flooring has signed a license agreement with Välinge Innovation for its 5G resilient flooring technology.
Mortgage Applications Fall Again Last Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 20, 2013 -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. dropped for a third consecutive week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
LEED 4 Launches Today at Greenbuild
Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. Green Building Council said that LEED v4, the newest version of the LEED green building program, launched Wednesday at the annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.
Consumer Prices Fall in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 20, 2013 -- The consumer price index fell 0.1% in October, driven by a 2.9% drop in the cost of gasoline, according to the Labor Department.
Home Depot Reports Strong Third Quarter
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 19, 2013 -- Home Depot said that third quarter net earnings rose to $1.4 billion, or $0.95 a share, from $947 million, or $0.63 a share, a year ago.
NAFCD Gives Achievement, Leadership Awards
Chicago, IL, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors named the recipients of the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as NAFCD's Leadership in Action Award at its annual convention.
Desso, Philips To Develop Light Emitting Carpet
The Netherlands, November 19, 2013 -- Lighting company Philips and carpet maker Desso said they will develop products that combine LED lighting with light transmissive carpet.