Coverings Confirmed for Chicago, ‘09
Alexandria, VA, August 1, 2007--Coverings is preparing for the 2008 edition of its tile and stone show, which returns to Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center, April 29 to May 2.
Today's Flooring News
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Pending Home Sales Highest in 3-Plus Years
Washington, DC, August 1, 2007—The Pending Home Sales Index in June, was 5% higher from the downwardly revised May, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Manufacturing Expansion Slows in July
Tempe, AZ, August 1, 2007--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the sixth consecutive month.
NTCA Hosts Total Solutions: October 11-13
Jackson, MS, August 1, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is holding Total Solutions Business and Technical Conference at the Tradewinds Island Resort at St. Pete Beach, Florida, on October 11-13, 2007.
New Songdo Named USGA "Green Urbanism" Pilot
New York, NY, August 1, 2007--The New Songdo City International Business District in South Korea being developed by New York's Gale International has been accepted as a pilot project by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Mortgage Apps Off Last Week
Washington, DC, August 1, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 27.
July Lay-Offs Lowest in a Year
Chicago, IL, August 1, 2007—Planned lay-offs fell 23% in July to the lowest in 12 months, but cuts in the transportation and electronic industries were the most in more than a year, an independent report showed on Wednesday.
Ariel Funds Favors Mohawk
Kansas City, MO, August 1, 2007--A well known mutual fund has decided that Mohawk Industries stock is undervalued.
Tennant 2Q Earnings Up 14%
Minneapolis, MN, August 1, 2007--Tennant Co. reported second-quarter profit rose 14%, prompting the floor-cleaning equipment maker to boost its earnings guidance for the year.
Gerflor Commercial to Market Resilient in U.S.
Atlanta, GA, August 1, 2007-- All marketing and distribution for Gerflor Commercial Flooring will be handled directly by the United States division of Gerflor.