April Consumer Sentiment Tops Expectations
Ann Arbor, MI, April 11, 2014 -- Consumer sentiment hit its highest level since July, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's preliminary April index.
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Spartan Surfaces To Distribute for HPS Schönox
Florence, AL, April 11, 2014 - HPS Schönox and Spartan Surfaces said they have reached an agreement that will result in a new division for Spartan Surfaces that will distribute Schönox products from Virginia to southern New Jersey.
SelecTech Gets Green Certificate of Compliance
Avon, MA, April 11, 2014 -- SelecTech, which manufactures flooring products from recycled materials, said it recently received the MAS Certified Green Certificate of Compliance for all its modular floor tiles.
Producer Prices Rise in March
Washington, DC, April 11, 2014 -- The producer price index rose 0.5% in March, the Labor Department said.
Jobless Claims Near Seven-Year Low
Washington, DC, April 10, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims fell sharply last week to the lowest level in almost seven years, according to the Labor Department.
Mortgage Rates Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, April 10, 2014 -- The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loan fell to 4.34% from 4.41% last week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
Armstrong Names Kroger Recycler of the Year
Lancaster, PA, April 10, 2014 -- Armstrong World Industries said it has named The Kroger Co. as its 2013 Flooring Recycler of the Year.
Dalton State College To Dedicate Peeples Hall
Dalton, GA, April 10, 2014 -- In honor and recognition of their longstanding and loyal support of Dalton State College, the new science building currently under construction on campus will be named Shelby and Willena Peeples Hall.
Knowles Named VP at Wood Firm PanTim
Scarborough, ME, April 9, 2014 -- Rick Knowles has been appointed vice president, sales and marketing for PanTim Wood Products.
Interest Growing in Home Purchase Mortgages
Washington, DC, April 9, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as refinancing interest declined, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.