Services Sector Expands at Rapid Pace
Tempe, AZ, Sept. 5, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy expanded in August at the fastest pace on record, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Factory Orders Fall in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Orders for factory made goods dropped in July by the most in four months, according to the Commerce Department.
Beaulieu Launches First Luxury Vinyl Products
Dalton, GA, Sept. 4, 2013 -- Beaulieu America is expanding into the luxury vinyl flooring business.
RPM International Acquires Expanko
Medina, OH, Sept. 4, 2013 -- RPM International Inc. said that its Performance Coatings Group has acquired Expanko, Inc., a producer of terrazzo tile under the FritzTile brand, as well as cork, rubber and rubber/cork floor tiles.
Home Price Increases Continue in July
New York, NY, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Home prices continued to rise in July, up 12.4% from last year and 1.8% from June, according to market research firm CoreLogic.
Small Businesses Taking on More Debt
New York, NY, Sept. 4, 2013 -- Small business optimism is on the rise, as indicated by their willingness to take on debt.
J+J Assumes Control of Water Reuse System
Dalton, GA, Sept. 4, 2013 -- J+J Flooring Group said it has assumed full-time operational responsibilities for its ECOCYCLE/Aquafinity industrial water reuse system from Aqua-Chem Inc.
NWFA Expo To Feature Robin Crow as Keynote
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 4, 2013 -- The NWFA said that Robin Crow, founder and CEO of Dark Horse Recording, will be the keynote speaker for its 2014 Wood Flooring Expo.
Mortgage Applications Rise as Rates Fall
Washington, DC, Sept. 4, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose for the first time in four weeks as mortgage rates fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Construction Spending Highest in Four Years
Washington, DC, Sept. 3, 2013 -- Construction spending rose 0.6% in July to the highest level in four years and well ahead of expectations, according to the Commerce Department.