Housing Markets Continue To Improve
Washington, DC, March 10, 2014 -- Markets in 59 out of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity this month.
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Nora Program Certifies More Than 1,400
Salem, NH, March 10, 2014 -- Six years after the program began the rubber flooring firm Nora's Technical Academy has certified more than 1,400 graduates.
Oil Prices Fall After Asia Economic Data
New York, NY, March 10, 2014 -- The price of oil fell to near $101 on Monday.
Dal-Tile Announces Plans to Build New Tennessee Plant
Dallas, TX, March 6, 2014 -- Dal-Tile, the ceramics arm of Mohawk Industries, has announced plans to build a glazed porcelain and colorbody tile manufacturing plant and distribution center in Dickson, Tennessee, near Nashville.
Job Growth Picks Up in February
Washington, DC, March 7, 2014 -- The economy added 175,000 jobs in February, rebounding from a disappointing number in January, according to Labor Department figures.
Mannington Commercial Raising Sheet Prices
Salem, NJ, March 7, 2014 -- Mannington Mills said it will raise prices 4% on all Mannington Commercial resilient sheet products and adhesives in the U.S. and Canada, effective April 28.
Lauzon Says New Flooring Cleans Indoor Air
Quebec, Canada, March 7, 2014 -- Hardwood maker Lauzon claims that a new product it recently launched in North America improves indoor air quality.
Valinge Gets U.S. Patent on Locking System
Viken, Sweden, March 7, 2014 -- Valinge said it has won a U.S. patent on technology related to an alternative 5G locking system.
Fuse Alliance Names American Olean Supplier
Aurora, CO, March 7, 2014 -- Fuse Alliance said that tile maker American Olean is its newest Preferred Supplier.
Architecture Billing Index Rebounds in January
Washington, DC, March 6, 2014 -- The American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index rebounded to a reading of 50.4 in January after two months of declines at the end of last year.