Builder Confidence in Senior Housing Growing
Washington, DC, May 11, 2012 -- Builder confidence in the senior housing market for single-family homes had a significant increase in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago.
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Centiva Wins Two Platinum Adex Awards
Florence, AL, May 11, 2012 -- Centiva won two Platinum ADEX awards for its Atlantis Metal and its new Coral Reef and Magics colorations.
Producer Prices Fall in April
Washington, DC, May 11, 2012 -- U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in April on lower energy costs, according to the Labor Department.
Armstrong Wood, Resilient Win Adex Awards
Lancaster, PA, May 11, 2012 -- Armstrong Residential Floor Products was awarded four Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) for products in resilient and hardwood designs.
TW Flooring To Market Dasso Bamboo
Pennsauken, NJ, May 11, 2012 -- TW Flooring Group said it has the exclusive rights to market Dasso Bamboo Products in North America.
Fuse Alliance Diverts 8M Pounds of Carpet in 2011
Aurora, CO, May 10, 2012 -- The Fuse Alliance said that its members diverted more than 8 million pounds of carpet waste from landfills in 2011, bringing the group’s total to nearly 24 million pounds since 2008.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Lower
Washington, DC, May 10, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits ticked down last week, according to the Labor Department.
Valinge Offering Licensees Digital Printing
Viken, Sweden, May 10, 2012 -- Välinge said it is broadening its support and supply package for its licensees to include digital printing.
Construction, Remodeling Spending Rises
New York, NY, May 10, 2012 -- Spending on construction and home remodeling is at a three-year high, according to a Bloomberg News story.
IICRC Seeks Volunteers for Consensus Bodies
Vancouver, WA, May 10, 2012 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration has announced the formation of two consensus bodies.