Home Depot Reports Higher Earnings, Sales
Atlanta, GA, May 15, 2012 -- Home Depot reported a 27.5% increase in first-quarter profit.
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Crossville To Distribute Laminam Wall Tile
Crossville, TN, May 15, 2012 -- Crossville Inc. said it is launching a full line of lean profile, large format porcelain products, through a distribution agreement with Italian manufacturer Laminam.
Retail Sales Rise Slightly in April
Washington, DC, May 15, 2012 -- Retail sales edged up in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Artistic Tile Installs Solar Array at Headquarters
Secaucus, NJ, May 15, 2012 -- Artistic Tile said it has installed a solar array on the roof of its headquarters in Secaucus.
New York Manufacturing Rebounds in May
Washington, DC, May 15, 2012 -- Manufacturing in the New York area bounced back in May, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said.
TW Flooring Group Acquires EcoTimber
Pennsauken, NJ, May 14, 2012 -- TW Flooring Group, in association with the Dasso Group, said it has acquired EcoTimber, a distributor of FSC certified wood products.
Aquafil's Econyl Gets UL Environment Certification
Cartersville, GA, May 14, 2012 -- Aquafil's Econyl has received certification by UL Environment for Alto Chroma Econyl solution dyed fibers made from 100% recycled polyamide 6 polymer.
China Ceramics Sees Higher First Quarter Profit
Jinjiang, China, May 14, 2012 -- China Ceramics reported first quarter net profit $11.4 million, up 32.8% from the first quarter of 2011.
Consumer Sentiment Hits Four-Year High
Ann Arbor, MI, May 11, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment rose to a four-year high in May on falling gasoline prices, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey.
Mohawk Hires Former Blue Ridge CEO Gallman
Marietta, GA, May 11, 2012 -- The Mohawk Group has named Mike Gallman, former CEO of Blue Ridge Industries, to serve as the company’s vice president of project management.