GE Spinning off Retail Financing Unit
Fairfield, CT, Nov. 18, 2013 -- General Electric Co. plans to spin off the retail finance business of GE Capital through an initial public offering.
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USGBC, Underwriter Labs Form Partnership
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and Underwriter Laboratories said they have formed an exclusive strategic partnership centered on building product transparency and occupant health and safety.
Ceramics of Italy Seeking Design Contest Entries
Rome, Italy, Nov. 19, 2013 -- Confindustria Ceramica, the Italian Association of Ceramics, and the Italian Trade Commission are seeking entries for the 2014 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition.
Builder Confidence Holds Steady in November
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the single-family housing market was unchanged in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Shaw Putting Products to Test in Grand Central
New York, NY, Nov. 18, 2013 -– Shaw Floors is restoring the Grand Central Terminal and is unveiling more than 14,000 square feet of its carpet, hardwood and resilient floors during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.
Lee Named VP Residential Sales at Beaulieu
Dalton, GA, Nov. 18, 2013 -– Bob Lee has been named executive vice president of residential sales for Beaulieu of America.
Shaw Finalizes Declarations for EcoWorx Tile
Dalton, GA, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Shaw Industries said it has finalized a Health Product Declaration and Environmental Product Declaration for its EcoWorx carpet tile.
C&R Flooring Wins Philanthropic Award
Westwood, MA, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Hardwood flooring specialist C&R Flooring said it was the recipient of a 2013 Silver PRISM Award in the “Community Spirit” category, by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston.
Law Firms Investigating Tile Shop After Report
New York, NY, Nov. 15, 2013 -- At least two law firms have said in separate press releases that they are investigating claims on behalf of investors that Tile Shop Holdings violated securities laws by inflating its earnings by 200%
Housing Affordability Declines in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2013 -- Strengthening house prices and increased interest rates contributed to lower housing affordability in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders.