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Crossville Intros a First in Porcelain Stone Tile

Crossville, TN, June 16--For the first time in Porcelain Stone tile, Crossville has made it possible for homeowners and designers of commercial projects to easily create uniquely personal floor installations that can also be carried up the wall.

Builder Confidence Hits New High For 2005

Washington, DC, June 16--Encouraged by continuing low mortgage rates and robust demand for new homes, single-family home builders are more confident this June than they’ve been all year, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/ Wells

Housing Starts Up in May

Washington, DC, June 16--Housing starts rose 0.2% in May to a seasonally adjusted 2.009 million annualized units from April's revised 2.005 million, according to the Commerce Department.

Tandus Announces 1Q Financials

Dalton, GA, June 15--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., and Subsidiaries, announced its financial results for the first quarter (13 weeks) ended April 30, 2005.

Ilva's Paesina Collection Offers Modern Porcel

Coconut Grove, FL, June 16--Modern décor continues to grow in popularity in homes and businesses nationwide, and Ilva S.A. - the Argentine manufacturer of porcelain tile - has introduced its Paesina Collection as a reflection of that style.

Group Mobilizes To Stop Asbestos Legislation

Washington, DC, June 16--The Coalition for Asbestos Reform (C.A.R.), a group of small and medium sized businesses and major insurance companies, announced today that it has engaged a team to educate U.S. businesses and policymakers about the serious flaws

Beige Book: Economy Expanding

Washington, DC, June 16--The economy expanded across the nation from mid-April through May as tourism, real estate, and manufacturing strengthened and the job market improved nationwide, according to the Federal Reserve’s beige book survey.

Retail Sales Up 0.2% in May According to NRF

Washington, DC, June 15--While unseasonably cool weather affected sales of some spring merchandise, it didn't alter sales of home goods, which continued to bring consumers to stores last month.