New Home Starts, Permits Fell in March
Washington, DC, April 16, 2009--U.S. housing starts fell in March after a surprise increase in February, according to the Commerce Department.
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China Wood Flooring Sales Fall for First Time
Moscow, Russia, April 16, 2009--China’s export of wooden flooring suffered a severe setback in the fourth quarter last year, according to Lesprom Network.
Lifting of Moratorium Causes Spike in Foreclosures
Irvine, CA, April 16, 2009--The faltering economy combined with the lifting of a moratorium on foreclosures, caused a spike in foreclosures last month, according to RealtyTrac Inc., a foreclosure listing firm.
Sherwin-Williams Q1 Results Beat Expectations
Cleveland, OH, April 16, 2009--Sherwin-Williams Co. saw its first quarter profit fall by more than half, the company said Thursday, as paint sales slowed and the dismal housing market weighed down results.
Milliken Again on Most Ethical Companies List
Spartanburg, SC, April 16, 2009--Milliken & Company said it has been named one of the 2009 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year.
CTEF To Certify Tile Installers at Coverings
Chicago, IL, April 16, 2009--The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation will offer tile installers the opportunity to become CTEF Certified Tile Installers at Coverings 2009 in Chicago this month.
Two Sentenced in Carpet Yarn Kickback Scheme
Dalton, GA, April 16, 2009--Two men were sentenced to prison on a charge of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of property obtained by fraud in a case involving carpet yarn.
Mortgage Applications Fall, but Ahead of 2008
Washington, DC, April 15, 2009--Mortgage application volume last week fell a seasonally adjusted 11% compared with the week before, even as mortgage rates dropped, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Wednesday.
Dal-Tile Plant Earns OSHA Distinction
Dallas,TX, April 15, 2009--Dal-Tile Corp. has earned Star status from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program at its El Paso, Texas plant.
LG Signs Two Distributors for Resilient Products
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 15, 2009--LG Floors has two new distributors for its resilient flooring products.