Study Shows Phthalates Absorbed from Flooring
Karlstad, Sweden, May 24, 2012 -- A new study at Karlstad University in Sweden apparently shows that phthalates from PVC flooring materials can be absorbed, Science Daily reports.
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Initial Jobless Claims Edge Down
Washington, DC, May 24, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits last week were little changed, according to the Labor Department.
Durable Goods Orders Tick Higher in April
Washington, DC, May 24, 2012 -- Durable goods orders ticked up 0.2% in April, the second rise in three months, according to the Commerce Department.
Earthquake Kills Two Italian Tile Plant Workers
Sant'Agostino Di Ferrara, Italy, May 24, 2012 -- The recent earthquake in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy this past weekend killed two workers at the Ceramica Sant'Agostino tile plant when the building collapsed early Sunday morning.
Brodsky Named NH Business Leader of Year
Manchester, NH, May 24, 2012 -- CCA Global Partners said that its co-founder and CEO Howard Brodsky has been named the 2012 Business Leader of the Year by Business NH Magazine.
New Home Sales in April Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, May 23, 2012 -- New single-family home sales rose more than expected in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Luxury Builder Toll Brothers Returns to Profit
Horsham, PA, May 23, 2012 -- Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers reported net income was $16.9 million, or $0.10 a share, for the three months through April, compared with a loss of $20.8 million, or $0.12, a year earlier.
May Chain Store Sales Better Than Expected
New York, NY, May 23, 2012 -- National chain store sales fell 0.9% in the first three weeks of May from April, according to Redbook Research.
House Prices Rise in First Quarter
Washington, DC, May 23, 2012 -- U.S. house prices rose modestly in the first quarter of 2012, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Mullican To Use Valinge Locking System
Viken, Sweden, May 23, 2012 -- Mullican Flooring has signed a license agreement with Valinge for Valinge's 2G fold down mechanical locking systems on its engineered wood flooring.