Gen X May Lead Home Buying Recovery
Washington, DC, March 18, 2011 - Generation X--young families and adults ages 31 to 45-- are likely to lead the home buying recovery as it gets underway, according to real estate experts.
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Card-Monroe's Tufting University Wins Award
Chattanooga, TN, March 18, 2011 -- Card-Monroe Corp. was named a winner of the seventh annual PM100 Awards.
Delegation Discusses Energy Policy With Reps
Washington, DC, March 18, 2011 -- Attracting the largest delegation in the eight-year history of the event, the Carpet and Rug Institute's annual Capitol Hill visit took place March 8-9.
Leading Indicators in February Hit Record High
Washington, DC, March 17, 2011 -- Leading economic indicators rose 0.8% in February, the Conference Board said Thursday.
EU Puts Tariffs on Chinese Ceramic Imports
Paris, France, March 17, 2011 -- The European Union has slapped tariffs as high as 73% on ceramic tiles from China to help European producers compete against cheaper imports, according to Bloomberg News.
Jobless Claims Down Last Week
Washington, DC, March 17, 2011 -- New applications for unemployment benefits fell last week by 16,000 to a seasonally adjusted 385,000, the Labor Department said.
Clear Path Expansion Delayed by High Cotton Prices
Fayetteville, NC, March 17, 2011 -- High cotton prices have prompted Clear Path Recycling to postpone installation of a third PET processing line, according to Plastics News.
Mannington Names Finalists in Design Challenge
Calhoun, GA, March 15, 2011 -- Mannington Commercial has named six finalists in the third year of the tx:style design challenge.
Flooring America, Canada Roll Out Assurance Plan
Manchester, NH, March 17, 2011 -- Flooring America and Flooring Canada are rolling out a new plan to ease consumer uncertainty called Move or Improve Assurance.
Mondo Signs Distributor Trinity Tile
Conshohocken, PA, March 17, 2011 -- Rubber flooring maker Mondo has signed an agreement with Trinity Tile Group to carry Mondo contract flooring products.