DuPont Reports Higher Income, Revenue
Wilmington, DE, April 19, 2012 -- DuPont reported an increase in first-quarter profit and revenue as higher prices offset cost increases.
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NAHB Lobbies for Extension of Tax Cuts
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders is lobbying Congress to keep current income tax rates but simplify the tax code as part of a comprehensive tax reform effort.
Jobless Claims Tick Down in Latest Week
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– New applications for unemployment benefits totaled 386,000 in the week ended April 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Grows at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region grew at a slower pace in April, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve reported Thursday.
Bonsal American Acquires TXI Package Products
Charlotte, NC, April 18, 2012 -- Bonsal American said it has acquired the TXI Package Products business of TXI Operations, LP, a subsidiary of Texas Industries, Inc., which is based in Dallas, Texas.
Tile Council Names Attorney 'Tile Person of Year'
Orlando, FL, April 18, 2012 -- Tile Council of North America presented its Tile Person of the Year award to John Bruce at Coverings 2012 in Orlando.
Mortgage Application Volume Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, April 18, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume jumped last week as a drop in interest rates spurred demand for refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Coverings Names 'Project: Green' Winners
Orlando, FL, April 18, 2012 -- Winners of PROJECT: Green were announced at the first day of the Coverings trade show.
EFI Acquires Spanish Inkjet Tile Printing Firm
Foster City, CA, April 18, 2012 -- Digital printing technology firm EFI acquired privately-held Cretaprint S.L. based in Castellón, Spain, a leading developer of inkjet printers for ceramic tile printing.
Dal-Tile Brands Take Part in Two Initiatives
Dallas, TX, April 18, 2012 -- Dal-Tile Corporation said its Daltile and American Olean brands are participating in two new industry initiatives that assist customers as they specify tile products for projects.