Mortgage Application Volume Falls Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Mortgage applications fell for the first time in three weeks last week, even as key interest rates continued to edge down, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.
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Manufacturing Expands in September
Tempe, AZ, Oct. 1, 2013 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September for the fourth consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
NWFA To Hold Workshops in November
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 1, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association Certified Professionals have developed a series of workshops for wood flooring inspectors and wood flooring professionals.
IICRC Plans Peer-Reviewed Technical Journal
Vancouver, WA, ?Oct. 1, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it will launch a peer-reviewed technical journal serving the cleaning, restoration and inspection industries in early 2014.
Fuse Alliance Welcomes Two New Members
Aurora, CO, Oct. 1, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance said that Music City Floors of Nashville, and Heritage Commercial Interiors of Morganton, Georgia are the newest members of the flooring contractor group.
Armstrong Recognizes Top Elite Retailers
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 1, 2013 -- Armstrong has instituted a new award and has recognized its “Top Three Elite Retailers” in the country.
Uzin-Utz To Build U.S. Dry Mortar Plant
Aurora, CO, Sept. 30, 2013 -- Uzin-Utz AG, the parent company of UFloor Systems Inc. said it is planning to build its first U.S. dry mortar plant in Dover, Delaware in a new 55,000 square foot facility.
Aquafil Completes Purchase of Xentrys
Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, Sept. 30, 2013 -- Aquafil has completed the acquisition of the nylon 6 carpet yarn business unit previously owned by Domo Chemicals and known as Xentrys.
Unilin Adding Shift at West Virginia Wood Plant
Holden, WVA, Sept. 30, 2013 -- Unilin has added a second shift at its wood-flooring manufacturing plant in Holden, according to the Charleston Gazette.
Intertech Names Vice President of Finance
Austin, TX, Sept. 30, 2013 -- Intertech Commercial Flooring said it has named Rick Dillon vice president of finance.