Philly Area Manufacturing Turns Positive in March
Washington, DC, March 21, 2013 -- Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia area expanded in March, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
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Bernard Zuckerman of Stratton Dies
Atlanta, GA, March 21, 2013--Bernard Zuckerman, former president and COO of Stratton Industries, passed away February 22. He was 91.
Despite 'Bumps' Builders Like Housing Trend
Washington, DC, March 20, 2013 -- Builders were heartened by yesterday's news that housing starts edge higher by 0.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 917,000 units in February.
Mortgage Applications Fall Week of March 15
Washington, DC, March 20, 2013 -- Mortgage applications declined 7.1%% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
UK Flooring Contractors Can Have More Influence
Bramhall, UK: March 20, 2013 -- Flooring contractors have an important influence in a market where floorcoverings are not specified in nearly half of all contract situations.
Forbo Recycling Program Attracts Distributors
Bramhall, England, March 20, 2013 -- Distributors and contractors across the UK are signing up to Back to the Floor, a new collection and recycling program for installation off-cuts of Forbo flooring products.
Construction Starts, Permits Rise in February
Washington, DC, March 19, 2013 -- Construction starts on new homes edged up 0.8% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 917,000, according to the Department of Commerce.
NWFA, Armstrong Form Certification Program
St. Louis, MO, March 19, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association Certified Professionals and Armstrong Floor Products have announced a dual-certification program for installers.
Kraus Carpets Gets New Chief Executive
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, March 19, 2013 -- Steve Malinowski has been named president and CEO of the Kraus Group, which operated Kraus Carpets and Strudex Fibres.
Floor and Decor Expanding in Chicago Area
Atlanta, GA, March 19, 2013 -- Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. said it plans to expand its Midwest presence with the opening of two more stores in the metropolitan Chicago area.