Congoleum Products Get NSF Gold Certification
Mercerville, NJ, June 18, 2012 -- Resilient maker Congoleum said that its DuraCeramic and DuraPlank II products have been awarded NSF/ANSI 332 Gold Level certification from NSF International.
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Italian Tile Industry Recovers from Earthquakes
Bologna, Italy, June 18, 2012 -- The Emilia Romagna region of Northern Italy, home to much of the Italian ceramic tile industry, is showing significant signs of recovery three weeks after earthquakes struck the area.
Balta Group CEO To Exit Firm in July
Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium, June 15, 2012 -- Balta Group said that CEO Jules Noten will leave his position on July 31 to pursue other career opportunities.
IndusParquet Signs Distributor Galleher
Medley, FL, June 15, 2012 -- Brazilian exotic hardwood flooring manufacturer IndusParquet has signed a distribution agreement with Galleher, expanding its presence on the west coast.
Factory Output Declines in May
Washington, DC, June 15, 2012 -- U.S. factory output declined in May from April, mostly due to slower production of autos, according to the Federal Reserve.
Lower Gasoline Prices Could Provide Stimulus
Washington, DC, June 15, 2012 -- If gasoline prices remain at their current levels for a year, it could translate into a $53 billion stimulus for the economy, according to CNN Money.
High Performance Subfloors Adds Distributors
Florence, AL, June 15, 2012 -- High Performance Subfloors has added two distributors.
Consumer Sentiment Falls Sharply in June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 15, 2012 -- The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index fell to 74.1 in the June preliminary reading, the lowest level since December.
Foreclosure Filings Up Over May, Down from 2011
Irvine, CA, June 14, 2012 -- Foreclosure filings rose 9% in May, compared with April, but were down 4% compared with the same month last year, according tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Mannington Names Design Challenge Winner
Chicago, IL, June 14, 2012 -- Mannington Commercial announced the grand prize winner in its tx:style design challenge at the NeoCon show.