Remodelers See Modest Growth Ahead
Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2014 -- Residential remodeling will continue a gradual climb back up in 2014 from a dramatic fall during the economic downturn, according to NAHB experts.
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Mohawk, Daltile Products in NAHB Show Home
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 5, 2014 -- Mohawk and its sister brand Daltile are again the exclusive suppliers of flooring for The New American Home, part of the 2014 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas this week.
Services Sector Expansion Picks Up in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2014 -- Expansion in the services sector of the economy picked up in January, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Mortgage Applications Tick Up Last Week
Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume last week rose on the strength of refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
CEOs Growing More Confident in Economy
Dallas, TX, Feb. 4, 2014 -- Chief executives are growing more confident in the U.S. economy, according to the quarterly survey by the Young Presidents Organization.
Fishman Named FCDA Distributor of Year
Baltimore, MD, Feb. 4, 2014 -- Fishman Flooring Solutions has been named distributor of the year for 2013 by the Floor Covering Distributor Alliance and its Powerhold brand.
Attendance Up 21% at Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 4, 2014 -- The winter 2014 Las Vegas Market, which ran from January 26 to 30 at the World Market Center, marked its highest attendance in its nine year history.
Factory Orders Fall in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 4, 2014 -- Factory orders fell 1.5% in December, according to the Commerce Department.
AmericasMart Parent Gets New Vice Chairman
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 4, 2014 -- AMC Inc, parent company of AmericasMart Atlanta, has named Jeffrey L. Portman Sr. vice chairman of the corporation effective, immediately.
Shaw Sports Turf Handling Geofill in NA
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 4, 2014 -- Shaw Sports Turf and Italgreen S.p.A. of Italy, said they have an exclusive partnership for Geofill in North America.