Wacker Polymers Opens Dalton Research Facility
Dalton, GA, March 27, 2013 -- Wacker Polymers has opened a research and technical training facility in Dalton.
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Pending Home Sales Edge Down in February
Washington, DC, March 27, 2013 -- Pending home sales declined 0.4% in February, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.
Joel Cohen, Former VP of Queen Carpet, Dies
Atlanta, GA, March 27, 2013 -- Joel Cohen, 73, former vice president of marketing and sales for Queen Carpet, died March 26.
IICRC Holds Contest to Name E-Newsletter
Vancouver, WA, March 27, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is looking for help to name its e-newsletter.
Mortgage Applications Up on Lower Rates
Washington, DC, March 27, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week rose as interest rates edged down, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Sorona Fiber Signs Two Chinese Carpet Makers
Shanghai, China, March 27, 2013 –- DuPont Industrial Biosciences announced at Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor the addition of two new carpet manufacturers that are using its Sorona fiber.
Architecture Billings Index Rises in February
Washington, DC, March 26, 2013 -- The Architecture Billings Index strengthened again in February.
Armstrong Raising Hardwood Prices
Lancaster, PA, March 26, 2013 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices 10% in the U.S. and Canada on all solid, engineered and wood trim products, effective May 13.
House Prices Up Most Since 2006
Washington, DC, March 26, 2013 -- The S&P/Case-Shiller composite index of house prices rose 8.1% in January.
New Home Sales Fall in February
Washington, DC, March 26, 2013 -- New home sales fell 4.6% in February to mark the biggest drop in two years, the Commerce Department said.