Few Signs of Consumer Inflation in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 16, 2014 -- Consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3% in December, after a flat reading in November, according to the Labor Department.
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New York Manufacturing Activity Jumps
New York, NY, Jan. 15, 2014 -- Manufacturing activity in the New York region was stronger than expected in January, according to the Empire State manufacturing index.
Magnificent Carpet Awards Winners Announced
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 15, 2014 -- America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, staged by AmericasMart Atlanta as part of The Atlanta International Area Rug Market, has named its winners.
Mortgage Application Volume Surges
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume rose 11.9% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Bona Opens Training Center Near Seattle
Aurora, CO, Jan. 15, 2014 -- Hardwood floor care firm Bona US has opened a new Bona Regional Training Center in Kent, Washington near Seattle.
European Laminate Makers See Sales Uptick
Bielefeld, Germany, Jan. 15, 2014 -- In 2013, the European Producers of Laminate Flooring association's 21 member companies sold 463 million square meters of European-produced laminate world wide.
Producer Prices Up but Inflation Still Tame
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2014 -- U.S. producer prices rose the most in six months in December but overall inflation pressures remained muted.
NWFA Hires Two Executives
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 15, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has named John Forbes manufacturer services director, and Adam Williams has been hired as marketing manager.
Small Business Optimism Rises
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2014 -- The National Federation of Independent Business small-business optimism index rose 1.4 points to 93.9 in December.
IVC Selects Dalton As Location For LVT Plant
Dalton, GA, Jan. 14, 2014 -- IVC US said it will build its new luxury vinyl plank and tile plant in Dalton at its current site there.