Retail Sales Rise Slightly in April
Washington, DC, May 15, 2012 -- Retail sales edged up in April, according to the Commerce Department.
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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.
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.
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.