Today's Flooring News

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Mortgage Purchase Applications at 3 Year High

Washington, DC, April 17, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 4.8% last week as interest rates declined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

NWFA Gives Community Service Awards

St. Louis, MO, April 15, 2013 -– The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2013 Community Service Award recipients during its Wood Flooring Expo in Dallas.

Housing Starts Surpass 1 Million Annual Rate

Washington, DC, April 16, 2013 -- Housing starts surged in March, well ahead of expectations, according to the Census Bureau.

Brintons Expanding Kidderminster Plant

Kidderminster, England, April 16, 2013 -- Brintons said it is expanding its Kidderminster plant for its high definition weave technology.

Alliance Flooring Gives Achievement Award

Chattanooga, TN, April 16, 2013 -- Alliance Flooring recently named Jerry Caputo the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award.

Few Signs of Inflation in March

Washington, DC, April 16, 2013 -- Core consumer inflation remained tame in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Industrial Production Rises, Factory Output Down

Washington, DC, April 16, 2013 -- Industrial production rose 0.4% in March, the Federal Reserve said..

Home Builder Confidence Declines in April

Washington, DC, April 15, 2013 -- Facing increasing costs for building materials and rising concerns about the supply of developed lots and labor, home builder confidence fell in April.

Schramm Named VP of Marketing at Intertech

Austin, Texas, April 15, 2013 -- Intertech Commercial Flooring has named Clint Schramm vice president of marketing.

Oil Prices Continue To Fall

New York, NY, April 15, 2013 -- Oil prices continued their downward trend Monday as a slowdown in China's growth may lead to weak demand.