Maier To Lead Armstrong Flooring Business
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 27, 2014 -- Donald R. Maier will become the new leader of Armstrong's worldwide flooring business as executive vice president and CEO of Armstrong Flooring Products.
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Mortgage Application Volume Edges Higher
Washington, DC, Aug. 27, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume last week increased 2.8% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Karndean Designflooring Recognized for Growth
Pittsburgh, PA, Aug. 27, 2014 -- Karndean Designflooring has been named to the Pittsburgh Business Times Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies for 2014.
PulteGroup Acquires Midwest Builder Dominion
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 27, 2014 -- Atlanta-based homebuilder PulteGroup said it has acquired Midwest homebuilder Dominion Homes.
Budget Office Predicts 2014 Growth of 1.5%
Washington, DC, Aug. 27, 2014 -- The Congressional Budget Office predicts the economy will grow 1.5% this year, hurt by a poor first-quarter.
NeoCon Seeking Presenters for Next Year's Shows
Chicago, IL, Aug. 27, 2014 -- The NeoCon trade show has issued a call for presentations for next year's show June 15-17, as well as NeoCon East Oct. 26-27.
Consumer Confidence Again at Seven-Year High
New York, NY, Aug. 26, 2014 -- Consumer confidence hit a seven-year high in August for the second straight month, according to the Conference Board.
House Price Increases Continue To Slow Down
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Annual house price increases are continuing to slow down, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index.
Surface Event East Focuses on Education, Networking
Dallas, TX, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions is gearing up for the launch of The International Surface Event East Oct. 19-22 in Miami Beach.
Durable Goods Orders Surge in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Durable goods orders rose sharply in July, mostly due to demand for aircraft, according to the Commerce Department.