Fourth Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Holds at 3%
Washington, DC, March 29, 2012 -- Gross domestic product for the fourth quarter rose at a 3.0% annualized rate, unrevised from the earlier estimate, the Commerce Department said.
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Mohawk Sales Event Runs Through May 2
Dalton, GA, March 29, 2012 -- Mohawk is holding its 2012 Colors of Spring sales event for Floorscapes and ColorCenter dealers through May 2.
NWFA Expo To Feature Industry Issues Forum
St. Louis, MO, March 29, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association Expo April 10-13 in Orlando will feature an Industry Issues Forum showcasing industry leaders from the flooring and hardwood industries.
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.
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.