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Firms To Develop Bio-Based Concrete Coatings

Elgin, IL, March 27, 2012 -- DSM Functional Materials and Empresa Brasileira de Biotechnologia of Brazil have signed an agreement to launch a new line of DSM-branded bio-based materials targeting the concrete floor coatings market.

February Pending Home Sales Well Ahead of 2011

February Pending Home Sales Well Ahead of 2011

Washington, DC, March 26, 2012 -- Pending home sales were well ahead of last year in February, although they were down slightly from January, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Distributors Announce Speakers for Convention

Distributors Announce Speakers for Convention

Chicago, IL, March 26, 2012 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and North American Building Material Distribution Association have announced speakers for their 2012 Annual Convention.

Orian Rugs Names Sales Vice Presidents

Orian Rugs Names Sales Vice Presidents

Anderson, SC, March 26, 2012 -- Orian Rugs has named Paul Crump as vice president of sales for the Southeast region and Mike Donovan as vice president of sales for the Midwest region.

Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Begins Tuesday

Shanghai, China, March 26, 2012 -- Domotex Asia/Chinafloor begins March 27, with more than 1,100 exhibitors from 30 countries scheduled to show their products.

New Home Sales Dip in February

New Home Sales Dip in February

Washington, DC, March 23, 2012 -- New home sales slipped 1.6% in February though prices rose, according to the Commerce Department.

Armstrong Gets Patent for LVT Design

Armstrong Gets Patent for LVT Design

Lancaster, PA, March 23, 2012 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring said it has been issued a U.S. patent for its Casablanca design in its Natural Creations Luxury Vinyl Tile collection.