Construction Employment Grows in October
Arlington, VA, Nov. 13, 2013 -- Construction employment hit a 50-month high in October, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Industry Icon Reginald Burnett Dies
Dalton, GA, Nov. 13, 2013 -- Reginald (Reg) Burnett, age 79, formerly with RBI International Carpet Consultants, died November 11.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Nov. 13, 2013 -- Mortgage applications fell 1.8% in the week ending November 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
China Ceramics Reports Higher Quarterly Sales
Jinjiang, China, Nov. 13, 2013 -- China Ceramics Co. reported third quarter revenue of $ 55.3 million, up 53.0% from the second quarter.
Home Builder Horton Sees Net Income Surge
Ft. Worth, TX, Nov. 12, 2013 -- D.R. Horton, the country's largest home builder, reported net income jumped 39% to $139.5 million, or $0.40 per share, from $100.1 million, or $0.30 per share, a year earlier.
Tommy Bahama Signs Deal With OW
Dalton, GA, Nov. 12, 2013 -- Tommy Bahama, the island-inspired lifestyle brand, has signed a new licensing agreement with Oriental Weavers to create multiple collections of indoor and outdoor area rugs.
NWFA Board Meets With Legislators
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 12, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association held its fall board meeting in conjunction with the annual Hardwood Federation Fly-In, in Washington, DC, Oct. 30-31.
Bedrosians Tile Opening Scottsdale Store
Scottsdale, AZ, Nov. 12, 2013 -- Bedrosians Tile and Stone is opening a new store in Scottsdale.
International Surface Event Has New App
Dallas, TX, Nov. 11, 2013 -- Trade show owner Hanley Wood said it has launched a new free mobile app for its International Surface Event 2014.
Suddekor Acquired by Surteco Group
Agawam, MA, Nov. 11, 2013 -- Süddekor LLC, one of the world’s leading décor printers and impregnators, said that it has been acquired by the Surteco Group of Germany, one of the world’s leading specialists for surface technologies.