Invista Surfaces Names Vice President of Retail
Kennesaw, GA, March 21, 2014 -- Invista Surfaces has named Maggie Bidlingmaier vice president of the retail channel.
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Ceramics of Italy Sponsoring MIT Symposium
Cambridge, MA, March 21, 2014 -- On March 22-23, Ceramics of Italy will participate in a technical symposium on architectural ceramics in Boston.
Leading Economic Indicators Surge in February
New York, NY, March 20, 2014 -- The Conference Board's leading economic index jumped 0.5% in February.
Existing Home Sales Nearly Flat in February
Washington, DC, March 20, 2014 -- Existing home sales declined 0.4% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.6 million, the slowest pace since July 2012, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Dixie Group Completes Atlas Acquisition
Chattanooga, TN, March 20, 2014 -- The Dixie Group has completed the previously announced acquisition of Atlas Carpet Mills for approximately $17.5 million.
Coverings Show Marks 25th Anniversary
Las Vegas, NV, March 19, 2014 -- The Coverings tile show will mark its 25th anniversary this year.
Initial Jobless Claims Tick Higher Last Week.
Washington, DC, March 20, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims edged up 1.6% to 320,000 for the week ending March 15, according to the Labor Department.
Tennant Promotes Six to Vice President
Minneapolis, MN, March 20, 2014 -- Cleaning products company Tennant has promoted five employees to vice president.
Daltile Sponsoring New Reality Renovation Show
Dallas, TX, March 20, 2014 -- Daltile products will be featured in a new one-hour reality competition series called American Dream Builders, premiering March 23.
Manufacturing Looks Brighter in Philly Area
Washington, DC, March 20, 2014 -- The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index jumped higher to a reading of 9.0 in March from a negative 6.3 reading in February.