Halstead Reports Record Half-Year Results
London, England, March 29, 2012 -- Commercial flooring manufacturer James Halstead said it achieved record half-year results due to growing overseas sales.
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Home Purchase Applications Rose Last Week
Washington, DC, March 28, 2012 -- More potential home buyers applied for mortgages last week but overall mortgage activity was down from the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
German Court Ruling Paves Way for Pfleiderer
Raleigh, NC March 28, 2012 -- Pfleiderer AG yesterday announced that the Higher Regional Court in Frankfurt, Germany reached a decision that blocks the company's original financial restructuring plan.
Nora Launches Online Community for Designers
Salem, NH, March 28, 2012 -- Rubber flooring maker Nora Systems has rolled out NoraXchange, an interactive online community for building and design professionals to share ideas and learn about a variety of topics.
Topps Tiles Sees Further Drop in Sales
London, England, March 28, 2012 -- UK tile specialist Topps Tiles said that sales for the first six months of the fiscal year were lower than a year ago.
Durable Goods Orders Up Again in February
Washington, DC, March 28, 2012 -- Durable goods orders rose 2.2% in February, according to the Commerce Department.
Centiva To Award Green Innovation Grant
Florence, AL, March 28, 2012 -- Resilient flooring firm Centiva said it will award a $3,000 Green Innovation grant to a K-12 school.
Armstrong Adding Workers at Wood Plant
Lancaster, PA, March 27, 2012 -- Armstrong said it is adding workers at its Jackson, Tennessee wood flooring plant in anticipation of an economic and housing recovery.
Consumer Confidence Still Near One-Year High
New York, NY, March 27, 2012 -- Consumer confidence in March remained close to the highest level in a year, according to the Conference Board.
Builder Lennar Reports Surge in Orders
Miami, FL, March 27, 2012 -- Homebuilder Lennar reported its biggest increase in orders in nearly a year although its first-quarter net income fell 45% because of a year-earlier gain.