Leading Economic Indicators Decline in August
New York, NY, Sept. 20, 2012 -- The index of leading economic indicators fell 0.1% in August after rising 0.5% in July, according to the Conference Board.
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Oil Prices Continue Trend Lower
New York, NY, Sept. 20, 2012 -- Oil prices continued to slide for a fourth day Thursday as high U.S. inventories and weak economic data from China and Japan spooked investors.
IVC Products Get FloorScore Certification
Dalton, GA, Sept. 20, 2012 -- Resilient firm IVC US said it has received FloorScore certification for several of its products, including itec, BluePrint, and several residential collections.
Valinge Signs Agreement With Chinese LVT Firm
Viken, Sweden, Sept. 20, 2012 -- Välinge said it has signed a license agreement with the Chinese flooring producer Guang Dong Fu Lin Timber Technology Co.
Manufacturing in Philadelphia Region Improves
Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 20, 2012 -- Manufacturing business in the Philadelphia region improved in September, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve said.
Home Construction Starts Best in Over Two Years
Washington, DC, Sept. 19, 2012 -- New home construction rose in August as single-family home starts hit their highest level in more than two years, according to the Commerce Department.
Existing Home Sales Best in More Than a Year
Washington, DC, Sept. 19, 2012 -- Home resales surged 7.8% in August to the best level in more than a year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
CARE Entrepreneur Meeting Set October 24
Dalton, GA, Sept. 19, 2012 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort will hold its 9th Annual Entrepreneur Meeting on Oct. 24.
NWFA Revises Installation Guidelines
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 19, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said it has made several revisions to its installation guidelines.
Interface Taking Part in Green Apple Day
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 19, 2012 -- Interface is headed into schools across the country and around the world as part of Green Apple Day of Service, Saturday, Sept. 29.