Builders More Confident in Market for 55+ Homes
Washington, DC, May 9, 2013 -- Builders are growing more confident in the market for single-family homes for the over-55 crowd but they still aren't thrilled with it.
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Mortgage Application Volume Rises
Washington, DC, May 9, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 7% for the week ending May 3, compared with the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Ceramics of Italy Names Top NA Distributor
New York, NY, May 9, 2013 -- Ceramics of Italy said it has named Mosaic Tile Company as the recipient of the 2013 Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award.
Mattex To Build Manufacturing Facility in Georgia
Atlanta, GA, May 8, 2013 -- Mattex, a Dubai and Saudi Arabian carpet backings producer, will expand its operations in North Georgia by building an extrusion manufacturing plant in Murray County.
Starnet Honors Design Awards Winners
Darien, CT, May 8, 2013 -- — Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring recently honored 14 members in the 13th Annual Starnet Design Awards.
Former BPS CEO Minite Gets New Job
Santa Fe Springs, CA, May 8, 2013 -- Former Bentley Prince Street CEO has been named president and general manager of a new company, Paralleltek.
USFContract Named Fuse Alliance Supplier
Aurora, CO, May 8, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance said that USFContract is its newest preferred supplier.
Centiva Awards School Innovation Grant
Florence, AL, May 8, 2013 -- Resilient maker Centiva said that Delores T. Aaron Elementary in New Orleans is the recipient of its Centiva Green School Innovation Grant for the 2013-2014 school year.
Pergo Gets Favorable Patent Ruling in Sweden
Dallas, May 8, 2013 –- The Swedish Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling that had invalidated a Pergo patent related to so-called fold-down flooring planks.
Job Postings Decline in March
Washington, DC, May 8, 2013 -- Employers posted fewer job openings in March compared with February, according to the Labor Department.