AIA Billings Index Up Again in February
Washington, DC, March 19, 2014 -- American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index showed slight growth again in February.
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H.B. Fuller Announces Price Increase
St. Paul, MN, March 19, 2014 -- H.B. Fuller said it is raising prices for all vinyl acetate based emulsion polymer products, effective April 14.
Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola Adding Distribution
Miami, FL, March 19, 2014 -- Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola North America said it will open a new distribution facility in the Indianapolis area.
Mortgage Applications Down Last Week
Washington, DC, March 19, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell the week ended March 14, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Construction Permits Rise, Housing Starts Flat
Washington, DC, March 18, 2014 -- House construction starts were essentially flat in February while construction permits rose to the highest level since October, according to the Commerce Department.
Fuse Alliance Presents Awards
Aurora, CO, March 18, 2014 -- Commercial flooring contractor network Fuse Alliance passed out awards at its annual meeting in Amelia Island, Florida.
Little Sign of Consumer Inflation in February
Washington, DC, March 18, 2014 -- Consumer inflation remained tame in February, according to the Labor Department.
Factory Output at Six-Month High
Washington, DC, March 18, 2014 -- Factory output in February increased by the most in six months, according to the Federal Reserve.
Marble World Owner Gets Institute Award
Cleveland, OH, March 18, 2014 -- Jesús González III of Marble World in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico has been awarded the 2013 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA).
The Dixie Group Acquires Atlas Carpet Mills
Chattanooga, TN, March 14, 2014 -- The Dixie Group said it will acquire Atlas Carpet Mills, a high-end manufacturer and marketer of commercial flooring in Los Angeles, in an all cash transaction.