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.
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INSTALL Gets Two New Members
New York, NY, March 19, 2013 -- Two suppliers to the flooring industry, Traxx Corporation and Turbo Heat Welding Tools, are the newest members of the installation group INSTALL.
Unemployment Rises in Half of States
Washington, DC, March 19, 2013 -- Unemployment rates increased in half of U.S. states in January from December, according to the Labor Department.
Home Builder Confidence Edges Down in March
Washington, DC, March 18, 2013 -- Homebuilder confidence declined in March to the lowest level since October, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing-market index.
Fuse Alliance Presents Awards, Sets Goals
San Diego, CA, March 18, 2013 -- Fuse Alliance laid out its initiatives and handed out awards at its annual conference March 6-8 in San Diego.
Kronotex Begins Recycling Program with Pratt
Barnwell, SC, March 18, 2013 –- Kronotex USA said it has begun a company-wide recycling and waste reduction program to reduce waste that would normally be sent to a landfill.
Armstrong Refinances Credit Agreement
Lancaster, PA, March 18, 2013 -- Armstrong World Industries said it has closed on a new $1.275 billion senior secured credit facility.
Multilayer Association Has Eight New Members
Munich, Germany, March 18, 2013 -- The Multilayer Modular Flooring Association, founded at the end of October 2012, now has 15 fellow compaigners and eight new members.
Manufacturing Rebounds in February
Washington, DC, March 15, 2013 -- Manufacturing rebounded in February, another sign the economy may be continuing to improve, Federal Reserve said.
Overall Inflation Still Low Despite Gasoline Hike
Washington, DC, March 15, 2013 -- U.S. consumer prices rose the most in nearly four years in February due largely to increasing gasoline prices, according to the Labor Department.