Chinese Firm Licenses Valinge Technology
Viken, Sweden, March 14, 2012 -- The Chinese wood flooring producer Anhui Suzhou Dongda Wood Co., Ltd. has signed a license for use of Välinge's mechanical locking systems, Valinge said.
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Home Listings Down from a Year Ago
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- The number of U.S. home listings has fallen substantially from a year ago and asking prices are higher, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Alliance Flooring Presents Annual Awards
Chattanooga, TN, March 14, 2012 -- Alliance Flooring recently held its 15th annual awards program.
Carpet Industry Leaders Meet With Legislators
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- On Wednesday and Thursday, March 7-8, a group representing the carpet industry and the North Georgia business community traveled to Washington DC for CRI's annual Hill Visits and Legislative reception.
Fed Offers Little Indication of More Easing
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- The Federal Reserve on Tuesday gave little indication that it might change course regarding additional monetary easing.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume in the U.S. last week fell 2.4% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
MWI Enterprises Owners Win Design Award
Boston, MA, March 14, 2012 -- Wayne and Michelle Southworth, owners of MWI Enterprises, Inc./Fiber-Shield of Boston, were one of the 2012 honorees of the Excellence in Design Awards.
Retail Sales Surge in February
Washington, DC, March 13, 2012 -- The Commerce Department said Tuesday that retail sales increased 1.1% last month, the biggest gain since September.
Armstrong Considering Special Dividend
Lancaster, PA, March 13, 2012 -- Armstrong said that its board is considering a special cash dividend of $8.55 per share by May 1.
Oil Prices Up $11 in Last Month
New York, NY, March 13, 2012 -- Oil prices rose to near $107 a barrel Tuesday on signs that an improving U.S. economy will boost demand.