Vietnam Becomes SE Asia's Largest Tile Producer
Hanoi, Vietnam, Sept. 29, 2009--Vietnam has surpassed Indonesia to become the Southeast Asian region’s largest ceramic and granite tile producer.
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Home Builders Report Severe Lack of Credit
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2009--Nearly two-thirds of single-family home builders are reporting a severe lack of credit for housing production.
House Prices Rose in July for Third Straight Month
New York, NY, Sept. 29, 2009--House prices in 20 major cities rose by 1.6% in July compared with June, the third monthly increase in a row, according to the Case-Shiller home price index.
Consumer Confidence Down in September
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2009--The U.S. consumer confidence index fell in September as Americans grew more concerned about the economy.
House Resolution Recognizes U.S. Hardwood Industry
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 29, 2009--The National Wood Flooring Association said that the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a resolution that recognizes the importance and sustainability of the U.S. hardwood industry.
Chain Store Sales Improve Week of Sept. 26
New York, NY, Sept. 29, 2009--Weekly chain store sales in the U.S. rose almost a full 1 percent from one year ago for the week ending Sept. 26.
Gerflor, Warthan Part Ways on Distribution
Chicago, IL, Sept. 29, 2009--Gerflor said that Warthan Associates of Chester, Va. will no longer serve as distributor for Gerflor Taraflex sports flooring.
Yekalon To Defend Itself Against Unilin Charges
Hong Kong, China, Sept. 29, 2009--Chinese building materials provider Yekalon Industry says it will take legal action "at any cost" to defend its locking technology for laminate and wood floorings.
Armstrong Names Four New Board Members
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 28, 2009--Four new members have been elected to the Armstrong World Industries Board of Directors.
Tile Industry's Krepinsky Dies in Dallas
Dallas, TX, Sept. 28, 2009--Rudolf Krepinsky, founder of Ceramic Antigua, died on Sept 22. He was 85.