Consumer Confidence Declines in March
New York, NY, March 26, 2013 -- Consumer confidence fell in March to a reading of 59.7 in March from 68.0 in February, the Conference Board said.
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Shadow Housing Inventory Down Sharply
New York, NY, March 26, 2013 -- What's known as the shadow inventory of potential housing supply was 2.2 million units in January, down 18% from a year ago and down 28% from its peak, CoreLogic said.
Unilin Issues Licenses for Additional LVT Firms
Dallas, TX, March 26, 2013 -– Additional LVT manufacturers have entered into license arrangements with Flooring Industries, the intellectual property company of the Unilin Group.
Valinge, Licheer Add Agreement on LVT
Viken, Sweden- March 26, 2013 -- Välinge Innovation and Licheer Wood Co. Ltd have extended their license agreement to also include LVT.
Mohawk's Spano Acquisition Under EC Review
Calhoun, GA, March 25, 2013 -- Mohawk Industries’ proposed acquisition of Belgian panel board manufacturer Spano Invest NV for $168 million in cash is being reviewed by the European Commission, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
CRI Meets in Washington on Key Carpet Issues
Dalton, GA, March 25, 2013 -- Eight representatives from the Carpet & Rug Institute and its leading member manufacturers recently lobbied in Washington on behalf of the carpet industry and U.S. manufacturers.
Interface Partners with Buckminster Institute
New York, NY, March 25, 2013 -- The Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) has formed a partnership with Interface, Inc. "to accelerate the development of restorative solutions to the most critical issues facing humanity."
Centiva Offering School Grant Program
Florence, AL, March 25, 2013 -- Centiva is offering the “Centiva Green School Innovation” grant program for public and private K-12 schools.
Improving Housing Markets List Expands Again
Washington, DC, March 22, 2013 -- The list of improving U.S. housing markets expanded for a seventh consecutive month in March to include 274 cities, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Aquafil in Program To Turn Fishing Nets into Yarn
Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, March 22, 2013 -- Fiber maker Aquafil, ECNC Land & Sea Group and Star Sock have together established the "Healthy Seas, a Journey from Waste to Wear" initiative.