UTT Introduces Smartphone App
Dalton, GA, Nov. 14, 2011 -- Carpet backing firm Universal Textile Technologies has released a new smartphone app.
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Bond Fund Says Housing Prices Heading Lower
New York, NY, Nov. 14, 2011 -- U.S. home prices will probably decline an additional 6% to 8% before bottoming, according to bond fund firm PIMCO.
CFI Rolls Out Resilient Training
Kansas City, MO, Nov. 14, 2011 -- The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) held its first Residential Resilient Training and Certification Workshop this month.
Mannington Patent Covers LVT Technology
Salem, NJ, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Mannington Mills said it has secured a patent that covers PVC planks including LVT planks having a tongue and groove connection system.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in November
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Consumer sentiment rose to 64.2 in the preliminary reading for November, compared with a final October reading of 60.9, according the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters.
NAR: Existing Home Sales Up, Prices Down
Washington, DC, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Metro area median existing-home prices in the third quarter generally were down from a year ago, while sales rose in every state from the third quarter of 2010.
Max Windsor Opens Texas Distribution Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Max Windsor Floors said it has established a distribution center in Dallas.
UTT Backing Systems Get NSF-140 Approval
Dalton, GA, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Universal Textile Technologies said its carpet backing systems have been verified by NSF International as meeting the requirements of the NSF/ANSI 140 standard.
CARE Holds Eighth Entrepreneur Meeting
Dalton, GA, Nov. 11, 2011 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort held its eighth annual Entrepreneur Meeting Oct. 26 in Atlanta.
Warp & Weft Names Student Design Winners
New York, NY, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Rug manufacturer Warp & Weft has named the five winners of its Contemporary Creations rug design competition for students at the Fashion Institute of Technology.