Carpets N More Joins Home Solutions
Marietta, GA, July 31, 2013 -- Carpets N More in Nevada has joined Home Solutions, part of FloorExpo.
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Mortgage Application Volume Declines Again
Washington, DC, July 31, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume continued to decline last week, dropping 3.7% compared to the week prior, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Chicago Manufacturing Expands in July
Washington, DC, July 31, 2013 -- Chicago PMI accelerated slightly in July, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Armstrong Plans to Build $40 million LVT Plant
Lancaster, PA, July 29, 2013 -- During Armstrong's second quarter conference call, Matt Espe announced that the company will build a new $40 million luxury vinyl tile plant.
Home Prices Shoot Higher in May
New York, NY, July 30, 2013 -- Home prices accelerated higher in the largest U.S. cities in May, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index.
Consumer Confidence Ticks Down in July
New York, NY, July 30, 2013 -- The Conference Board's consumer confidence index declined to 80.3 in July from 82.1 in June.
Fishman Flooring Acquires Sobol Sales
Baltimore, MD., July 30, 2013 -– Fishman Flooring Solutions has purchased Sobol Sales of Cleveland, Ohio, effective July 29.
Shaw Industries Hiring for Dalton Plants
Dalton, GA, July 30, 2013 -- Shaw Industries said it is adding 60 employees at its plants in the Dalton area.
Unilin Plant Get Safety Award
Dallas, TX, July 30, 2013 –- For the 7th consecutive year, the SHARP Award has been earned by the Unilin production facility that makes Mohawk, Quick-Step, and Columbia laminate.
Trek CEO Burke Named to Interface Board
Atlanta, GA, July 30, 2013 -- Interface said that Trek CEO John Burke has been elected to its board of directors.