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Washington, DC, April 25, 2014 -- Against the backdrop of unusually severe winter weather, the Remodeling Market Index declined to 53 in the first quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
St. Louis, MO, April 25, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association announced the winners of its 2014 Wood Floor of the Year contest during its Wood Flooring Expo held in Nashville.
Boston, MA, April 25, 2014 -- Increasing wages and energy costs abroad, and lower domestic energy costs, have helped U.S. manufacturers become more competitive over the last ten years compared to countries like China.
Washington, DC, April 25, 2014 -- A growing economy, pent-up demand, competitive mortgage rates and affordable home prices will keep housing on an upward trajectory through 2015.
Hannover, Germany, April 25, 2014 -- Extrusion company KraussMaffei Berstorff has reportedly developed a lower-cost process to make LVT, according to Plastics News.
Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2014 -- Interface reported first quarter net income of $4.0 million, or $0.06 per share, down from $5.1 million, or $0.08 per share, a year ago.
St. Louis, MO, April 24, 2014 -- Attendance at the National Wood Flooring Association’s Wood Flooring Expo grew by 30%, with attendance topping 3,000 for the first time in more than five years.
Bloomfield Hills, MI, April 24, 2014 -- Homebuilder PulteGroup reported first quarter net Income of $75 million, or $0.19 per share, compared to net income of $82 million, or $0.21 per share, a year ago.
Washington, DC, April 24, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week, according to the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, April 24, 2014 -- Durable goods orders posted a solid 2.6% gain in March, according to the Commerce Department.