Beige Book Report Paints Sluggish Economy
Washington, DC, Sept. 8, 2011 -- Companies are growing more cautious in light of recent volatility in the stock market and declining consumer confidence, according a Federal Reserve survey.
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Milliken Names Chandler Board Chairman
Spartanburg, SC, Sept. 7, 2011 -- Milliken & Co. on Tuesday named Harold Chandler its new chairman of the board, to replace the retiring Dan Sanders.
Forbo Raising Prices on Linoleum
Hazleton, PA, Sept. 7, 2011 -– Forbo Flooring Systems said it will increase prices 3% on its linoleum, vinyl and flocked flooring products effective Oct. 1 due to the rising cost of raw materials.
Mortgage Demand Dips Despite Low Rates
Washington, DC, Sept. 7, 2011 -- Demand for mortgages declined for a third straight week last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Centiva Eliminates Phthalates from Victory Series
Florence, AL, Sept. 7, 2011 -- Resilient flooring maker Centiva said that by using a new variety of plasticizer its homogeneous Victory Series products are now phthalate-free.
NAHB Develops Improving Markets Index
Washington, DC, Sept. 7, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders has released its first NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index.
Chain Store Sales Decline Last Week
Washington, DC, Sept. 7, 2011 -- Chain store sales fell last week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Beauflor To Enter LVT Market
Wielsbeke, Belgium, Sept. 7, 2011 -- Cushion vinyl flooring maker Beauflor has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Mei Li Sheng of Guangzhou, China, for the mechanical-locking LVT technology known as Super-Click.
HomerWood To Display at Surfaces
Titusville, PA, Sept. 7, 2011 -- Armstrong's HomerWood Premium Hardwood brand said it will participate in the Surfaces trade show next year.
SICIS Opening Showroom in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China, Sept. 7, 2011 -- Italian tile maker SICIS is opening a new showroom in Hong Kong in February.