Housing Starts Rise More Than Expected in December
New York, NY, Jan. 19, 2017 -- New housing construction increased more than expected in December.
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Surfaces Exhibit Hall Features More Space, Exhibitors
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 19, 2017 -- The exhibit hall at Surfaces opened yesterday with about 10% more exhibit space than last year.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Low Level
Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2017 -- Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week back to near the lowest levels in decades.
H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Income, Sales
St. Paul, MN, Jan. 19, 2017 -- H.B. Fuller reported that fourth quarter net income was $39.1 million, or $0.76 per share, versus $25.0 million, or $0.49 per share, in last year’s fourth quarter.
Mid-Atlantic Business Activity Picks Up Steam
Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2017 -- Business activity in Mid-Atlantic region rose to its strongest level in over two years in January, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve said on Thursday.
Connor Sport Court Files Trademark Infringement Suit
New York, NY, Jan. 19, 2017 -- Sports flooring company Connor Sport Court International LLC filed a trademark violation suit in Utah federal court on Tuesday over the words Sport Court, according to Law360.
New Hard Surfaces Company Makes Debut at Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 19, 2017 -- A new commercial flooring company, Ground Control Surfaces, is making its debut at Surfaces.
Certified Resilient Flooring on EPA Recommended List
LaGrange, GA, Jan. 19, 2017 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its recommendations for federal purchasing and has included FloorScore and NSF/ANSI 332 certified resilient flooring.
Home Builder Confidence Dips but Remains High
Washington, DC, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Home builder confidence declined in January after rising to an 11-year high last month.
Architecture Billings Index Spikes Up in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 18, 2017 -- The Architecture Billings Index concluded the year in positive terrain, with the December reading capping off three straight months of growth in design billings.