Housing Starts Surge in June, Permits Dip
Washington, DC, July 18, 2012 -- Housing starts rose more than expected in June to the fastest pace since October 2008, according to the Commerce Department.
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NSF, Flooring Associations Define LCA Rule
Ann Arbor, MI, July 18, 2012 -- NSF International collaborated with multiple flooring trade associations to develop a product category rule for the flooring industry defining how to conduct a life cycle assessment.
Surya Named Rugs Direct Partner of Year
Calhoun, GA, July 18, 2012 -- Rug maker Surya was named Partner of the Year by Internet retailer Rugs Direct.
Dean Hardwoods Closes
Leland, NC, July 18, 2012 -- Exotic hardwood flooring maker Dean Hardwoods has closed.
Mortgage Applications Up on Lower Rates
Washington, DC, July 18, 2012 -- Falling interest rates prompted more mortgage refinancing the week ending July 13, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Bernanke Urges Congress To Take Action
Washington, DC, July 18, 2012 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke urged Congress to take action to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff at the end of the year.
Empire Today Expands into Memphis
Northlake, IL, July 18, 2012 -- Empire Today said it is now serving the Memphis area in Tennessee.
Builders Grow More Confident in July
Washington, DC, July 17, 2012 -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose six points to 35 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for July.
Mohawk Group Names Director of Sustainability
Marietta, GA, July 17, 2012 -- The Mohawk Group has named Rochelle Routman as the company’s new director of sustainability.
Industrial Production Rises in June
Washington, DC, July 17, 2012 -- Industrial production in the U.S. rose in June by 0.4%, according to the Federal Reserve.