Mannington Commercial Using Antron Bio Fiber
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 12, 2009--Mannington Commercial said that 33 of its carpet products are now available using Antron Bio Legacy nylon.
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Company Develops PVC Replacement
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 12, 2009--Dynamic Modifiers says it has developed a new product to replace the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in many applications including floor covering.
Home Prices, Sales, Expected To Rise Next Year
Washington, DC, Nov. 13, 2009--Home prices are expected to grow modestly next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Applications for Purchase Mortgages Tumble
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2009--Mortgage applications filed to purchase homes last week hit the lowest level in nearly nine years, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Thursday.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2009--Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 502,000 in the week ended Nov. 7, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Luxury Homebuilder Toll Sees Jump in Contracts
Horsham, PA, Nov. 11, 2009--Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. said its fourth-quarter net signed contracts of approximately 765 units and $430.8 million rose 42% in units and 62% in dollars compared to 2008's fourth-quarter totals.
Existing Homes Sales Surge in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2009--Most states continued to experience rising existing-home sales in the third quarter, with prices moderating in many metro areas, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors.
Multi-Family Sector Beginning To Improve
Washington, DC, Nov. 11, 2009--The multifamily sector of the housing market showed signs of improvement in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Zeftron Gives First Sustainable Practices Award
Dalton, GA, Nov. 11, 2009--Zeftron nylon has named Paul Westbrook as the winner of first annual Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award.
Artistic Tile Adopts Four Green Initiatives
Secaucus, NJ, Nov. 9, 2009--Nancy Epstein, founder and principal product designer of Artistic Tile, has adopted four ‘green’ initiatives to lowering the company's carbon footprint.