Small Businesses Taking on More Debt
New York, NY, Sept. 4, 2013 -- Small business optimism is on the rise, as indicated by their willingness to take on debt.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
J+J Assumes Control of Water Reuse System
Dalton, GA, Sept. 4, 2013 -- J+J Flooring Group said it has assumed full-time operational responsibilities for its ECOCYCLE/Aquafinity industrial water reuse system from Aqua-Chem Inc.
NWFA Expo To Feature Robin Crow as Keynote
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 4, 2013 -- The NWFA said that Robin Crow, founder and CEO of Dark Horse Recording, will be the keynote speaker for its 2014 Wood Flooring Expo.
Mortgage Applications Rise as Rates Fall
Washington, DC, Sept. 4, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose for the first time in four weeks as mortgage rates fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Construction Spending Highest in Four Years
Washington, DC, Sept. 3, 2013 -- Construction spending rose 0.6% in July to the highest level in four years and well ahead of expectations, according to the Commerce Department.
ISM Manufacturing Index Better Than Expected
Washington, DC, Sept. 3, 2013 -- The July Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index rose to 55.7 from 55.4 the previous month.
CRI Revises Commercial Model Specification
Dalton, GA, Sept. 3, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute has released a revised edition of its commercial model specification that is contains important information on carpet performance characteristics.
Spanish Tile Association Launching Competition
Madrid, Spain, Sept. 3, 2013 -- The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association ASCER is launching the 12th Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture and Interior Design.
North Carolina Senator Visits Pergo Plant
Dallas, TX, Sept. 3, 2013 -- U.S. Kay Hagan (D-NC) recently visited Pergo’s Garner, North Carolina production facility.
Shaw To Build Carpet Tile Plant in North Georgia
Dalton, GA, Aug. 30, 2013 -- Shaw Industries said it will build a new facility in Adairsville, Georgia to manufacture modular carpet tiles.