NAR Expects Existing Home Sales to Close 2015 at Nine-Year High
Washington, DC, May 15, 2015— Existing home sales are expected to finish the year at their highest pace since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Imola Takes Home IIDA/HD Award of Excellence
Chicago, IL, May 15, 2015—Imola was presented with an IIDA/HD 2015 Award of Excellence.
Registration Open for Summer Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, May 15, 2015—Registration for Summer Las Vegas Market, running from August 2 to 6, is now open.
Coverings Attendance Up 10% Over 2014
Alexandria, VA, May 14, 2015—Coverings reports a 10% increase in attendance at the 2015 show in Orlando over the 2014 show in Las Vegas and a 12% increase over 2012, the last year Coverings was held in Orlando.
Producer Price Index Falls for the Third Time in 2015
Washington, DC, May 14, 2015—The Producer Price Index for final demand fell 0.4% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, declining for the third time this year.
Durkan's Modesto Wins Top Award in IIDA/HD Product Design Competition
Las Vegas, NV, May 14, 2015—Durkan was awarded the top product design award in the carpeting/carpet systems/rugs category for its Modesto collection at the 2015 Hospitality and Design Expo and Conference.
Välinge Develops New Flooring Based on Powder Technology
Viken, SE, May 14, 2015--Välinge Group has developed a new flooring called Flexdura, based on powder technology. A waterproof thermoplastic core is combined with a high quality surface comprised of thermosetting melamine resins.
NWFA Announces 2015 Board of Directors
St. Louis, MO, May 14, 2015—The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2015 board of directors at its Wood Flooring Expo in St. Louis.
Business Inventories Rise Slightly in March
Washington, DC, May 14, 2015—Business inventories edged up 0.1% in March, following a downwardly revised 0.2% gain in February, while sales recorded the biggest gain in eight months, according to the Commerce Department.
Mannington Hosts 13th Annual "Art Is Cool" Program for Area Students
Salem, NJ, May 14, 2015—Mannington Mills hosted the 13th annual "Art Is Cool" program at its company headquarters on May 12, and the best of show award went to Grace Carpenter of A.P. Schalick High School for her work Best Friends.