Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again in April
New York, NY, May 22, 2014 -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index increased 0.4% in April to 101.4, following a 1.0% increase in March, and a 0.5% increase in February.
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Architecture Billings Index Still Slightly Negative
Washington, DC, May 22, 2014 -– The Architecture Billings Index remained in negative territory for the second consecutive month in April.
CCA Global Schedules Annual Charity Tournament
Manchester, NH, May 22, 2014 -- CCA Global Partners has scheduled its 12th annual charity golf tournament to benefit the Floor Covering Industry Foundation for Sept. 16.
European MMFA Up to 30 Members
Berlin, Germany, May 22, 2014 -- The Multilayer Modular Flooring Association said its membership has grown to 30 members.
Lowe's Reports Higher Earnings, Sales
Mooresville, NC, May 21, 2014 -- Home center Lowe's reported first quarternet earnings of $624 million, a 15.6% increase over the same period a year ago. Earnings per share increased 24.5% to $0.61 from $0.49 in the first quarter of 2013.
Uzin Utz Breaks Ground on U.S. Manufacturing Site
Dover, DE, May 21, 2014 -- Uzin Utz AG broke ground on a 53,000-square-foot facility in Dover.
Interface Products Get NSF Sustainability Certification
Jiangsu Province, China, May 21, 2014 -- NSF Sustainability, a division of NSF International, has certified Interface’s GlasBac, GlasBac RE and CushionBac products to NSF/ANSI 140:Sustainability Assessment for Carpet.
J+J Flooring Completes EPDs on Standard Products
Dalton, GA, May 21, 2014 -- J+J Flooring Group said it has completed Environmental Product Declarations for 100% of its standard products.
Q.E.P. Reports Higher Income, Sales for Year
Boca Raton, FL, May 21, 2014 -- Q.E.P. Co reported net income of $16.1 million for the year ended February 28, compared to $8.1 million the previous year.
Mannington Commercial Products Win ADEX Awards
Calhoun, GA, May 21, 2014 -- Mannington Commercial said it has won eight ADEX awards for product design.