Mortgage Applications Down on Less Refinancing
Washington, DC, April 6, 2011 -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell for a second straight week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Kronotex Nearing Completion of Expansion Work
Barnwell, SC, April 6, 2011 -- Kronotex USA Holdings is moving closer to completion on the $45 million expansion of its Kronotex Flooring manufacturing facility in Barnwell, the company said.
IVC Adds Solar Array at Headquarters
Dalton, GA, April 6, 2011 -- IVC US has commissioned a solar energy system at its new U.S. headquarters in Dalton.
NAHB Renames Suppliers Council
Washington, DC, April 6, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders has formally renamed its National Council of the Housing Industry, which represents 89 key companies that provide goods and services to builders.
Florim Wins Award for Sustainability Report
Modena, Italy, April 6, 2011 -- Tile maker Florim has won the “RSI” Prize (Corporate Social Responsibility Prize) in the Province of Modena, Italy for the 2009 edition of its sustainability report.
Apartment Vacancy Rate Near 3-Year Low
New York, NY, April 6, 2011 -- U.S. apartment vacancies dropped to the lowest in almost three years in the first quarter, according to research firm Reis Inc.
WFCA Signs New Communications Firm
Anaheim, CA, April 6, 2011 -- – The World Floor Covering Association said it has hired a new communications firm, Story Partners, LLC.
Shaw Hospitality Unveils Online Design Tool
Dalton, GA, April 6, 2011 -- Shaw Hospitality Group has rolled out a new online custom design tool called Dash.
Co-Presidents Named at Flooring America/Canada
Manchester, NH, April 5, 2011 -- CCA Global Partners has named co-presidents of Flooring America and Flooring Canada. Former Flooring America president Vinnie Virga has left the company. Jim Duff and Keith Spano were appointed to the post.
Pfleiderer Names New Leader of Restructuring
Neumarkt, Germany, April 5, 2011 -- Pfleiderer has named Hans-Joachim Ziems as a new member of the company's Executive Board with responsibility for the company's ongoing restructuring.