Armstrong Raising Wood Prices in July
Lancaster, PA, May 30, 2013 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices 5-7% in the U.S. and Canada on all solid hardwood and on select engineered hardwood products, effective with shipments on July 15.
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Bamboo Hardwoods Signs Distributor Horizon
Raleigh, NC, May 30, 2013 -- Bamboo Hardwoods said it has entered into an agreement with Horizon Forest Products to distribute its bamboo flooring.
Bank-Owned Home Sales at Five-Year Low
Irvine, CA, May 30, 2013 -- Sales of bank-owned properties in the first quarter hit their lowest level since early 2008, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Home Sellers Gaining More Clout
New York, NY, May 30, 2013 -- Home sellers are slowly gaining the upper hand, according to a survey by real estate firm Century 21.
GDP Hurt by Lower Government Spending
Washington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Falling government spending weighed on the U.S. economy in the first quarter more than initially thought, according to the Commerce Department.
Regupol America Gets GreenCircle Certification
Lebanon, PA, May 30, 2013 -- Regupol America, a supplier of recycled rubber flooring for athletic and commercial surfaces, has again earned a GreenCircle certification.
Jobless Claims Tick Higher Last Week
Washington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits last week rose to a seasonally adjusted 354,000, according to the Labor Department.
CAP Carpet Designs New Retailing Strategy
Wichita, KS, May 29, 2013 – CAP Carpet has rolled out what it calls The Floor Project, a new way of selling floorcovering at retail.
Cobble Tufting Equipment Maker Sold
Chattanooga, TN, May 29, 2013 -- The family-owned Cobble tufting equipment manufacturer has been sold to Michel Van de Wiele NV of Marke, Belgium, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press
Hillary Clinton To Give Greenbuild Keynote
Washington, DC, May 29, 2013 -– Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will give the opening keynote address the 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.