House Prices Continue Upward Trend
Washington, DC, April 22, 2014 -- U.S. house prices rose in February, with an increase of 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
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RD Weis Wins Starnet Environmental Award
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, April 22, 2014 -- Commercial contractor RD Weis received Starnet's Environmental Stewardship Award.
Existing Home Sales Edge Down in March
Washington, DC, April 22, 2014 -- Home resales ticked down 0.2% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.59 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Fabrica Marks 40th Anniversary
Chattanooga, TN, April 22, 2014 -- Broadloom and rug firm Fabrica International, part of The Dixie Group, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise in March
New York, NY, April 21, 2014 -- The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index increased 0.8% in March to 100.9 following a 0.5% increase in February.
Mannington a Finalist for Georgia Manufacturing Award
Calhoun, GA, April 21, 2014 -- Mannington Commercial was named a finalist for Georgia Manufacturer of the Year award.
Armstrong Names Elite Retailers of Year
Lancaster, PA, April 21, 2014 -- Armstrong Residential Flooring has named its 2013 Elite Retailers of the Year.
All Tile Purchasing Manager Truxell Dies
Elk Grove, IL, April 21, 2014 -- Peter "Rick" Truxell, age 58, purchasing director at All Tile Inc., died April 13.
Tennant Reports Higher Quarterly Earnings
Minneapolis, MN, April 21, 2014 -- Tennant Company reported net earnings of $5.8 million, or $0.31 per share, for the first quarter, compared to net earnings of $5.1 million, or $0.27 per share a year ago.
J+J Flooring Gets ISO Environmental Recertification
Dalton, GA, April 18, 2014 -- J+J Flooring Group said it has been awarded ISO 14001 recertification for its Environmental Management System.