'Coverings Central' To Focus on Social Media
Alexandria, VA, Feb. 22, 2012 -- The Coverings trade show is introducing a 1,500-square-foot digital social media hub called Coverings Central.
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Mortgage Applications Down Last Week
Washington, DC, Feb. 22, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 2.5% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Construction Hiring Growing Due To Remodeling
New York, NY, Feb. 22, 2012 -- Construction hiring is increasing thanks to growing interest in home remodeling projects, Bloomberg News reported.
Anxin Flooring Pulled from Store Shelves
Shanghai, China, Feb. 22, 2012 -- Anxin-branded wood flooring products have been pulled off shelves in several stores after complaints that the flooring was produced using substandard materials, according to ChinaDaily.
Home Depot Reports Higher Earnings, Sales
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 21, 2012 -- Home Depot reported earnings for the fourth quarter were $774 million, or $0.50 per share, compared with net earnings of $587 million, or $0.36 per share, in the same period of fiscal 2010.
Tennant Reports Record Sales in Q4
Minneapolis, MN, Feb. 21, 2012 -- Floor maintenance equipment maker Tennant Company reported net earnings of $11.3 million, or $0.59 per share, on record net sales of $193.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31.
Nora Develops Materials Library for Revit
Salem, NH, Feb. 21 2012 -- Nora Systems has introduced its Autodesk Revit Architecture materials library to help architects and designers incorporate Nora flooring into their 3D designs.
NeoCon Announces Keynote Speakers
Chicago, IL, Feb. 21, 2012 -- NeoCon has announced its lineup of keynote speakers for the June 11-13 trade show.
Carlisle Wide Plank Names Commercial Head
Stoddard, NH, Feb. 21, 2012 -- Carlisle Wide Plank Floors said that long-time sales manager, Dan O'Neill, has been promoted to commercial development manager for the company’s rapidly growing commercial business.
Home Affordability at Twenty Year High
Washington, DC, Feb. 20, 2012 -- Homes are now more affordable than than at any time in the last 20 years.