Johnsonite Vinyl Plank Gets Asthma Certification
Chagrin Falls, OH, Aug. 12, 2013 -- Johnsonite said it recently received asthma and allergy friendly certification for its iQ vinyl flooring and I.D. Inspiration luxury vinyl plank flooring lines.
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China Ceramics Revenue Well Below 2012
Jinjiang, China, Aug. 12, 2013 -- China Ceramics Co. reported second quarter net income of $ 1.5 million.
Median Home Price Increase Best Since 2005
Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Median home prices continued to rise in the majority of metropolitan areas in the second quarter, with the national year-over-year price showing the strongest gain in seven-and-a-half years.
Builders More Confident in Senior Market
Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes showed strong continued improvement in the second quarter.
Tarkett Expands Distribution with Midwest
Chagrin Falls, OH, Aug. 9, 2013 –- Tarkett said that Midwest Floorcoverings, Inc. will be extending its partnership with Tarkett to include all commercial products currently marketed under the Johnsonite brand.
Wholesale Inventories Decline in June
Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Wholesale inventories unexpectedly fell in June for the third month as demand grew, according to the Commerce Department.
Homebuilder PulteGroup Moving to Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Homebuilder PulteGroup is moving to Atlanta from the Detroit area.
Armstrong To Raise Wood Prices Again
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices 3-10% in the U.S. and Canada on select solid hardwood products.
Interface Names Chief Marketing Officer
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 8, 2013 -– Interface has named Jo Ann Herold chief marketing officer.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Up, but Still Low
Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week.