USFloors LVT Line Gets Greenguard Gold
Dalton, GA, May 15, 2013 -- USFloors said it has achieved Greenguard Gold Indoor Air Quality Certification for its COREtec Plus Engineered Luxury Vinyl Floors.
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Goodweave Gets Six More U.S. Rug Companies
Washington, DC, May 15, 2013 -- Six more American rug firms have joined GoodWeave.
No Signs of Inflation in Producer Price Index
Washington, DC, May 15, 2012 -- U.S. producer prices fell by the largest amount in three years in April as gasoline and food costs plunged, according to the Labor Department.
Mortgage Application Volume Down Last Week
Washington, DC, May 15, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 7.3% from the prior week as several interest rates rose, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Manufacturing Contracts in New York Region
New York, NY, May 15, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the New York region unexpectedly contracted in May, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Arboritec VP of Marketing Leaves Firm
Greenwood Village, CO, May 15, 2013 -- Hardwood floor finish firm Arboritec USA said that Gerry Mueller has left his position as vice president of marketing to resume his marketing consulting business.
Raskin Industries Wins Adex Awards
Boca Raton, FL, May 14, 2013 -- Luxury vinyl tile supplier Raskin Industries was recently honored with a pair of ADEX awards.
Housing Affordability Still Near Historic Highs
Washington, DC, May 14, 2013 -- Nationwide housing affordability held near historic highs in this year’s first quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.
Business Inventories Unchanged in March
Washington, DC, May 14, 2013 -- Business inventories were unchanged in March for a second straight month, according to the Commerce Department.
Import Prices Fall as Oil Drops
Washington, DC, May 14, 2013 -- In another sign that inflation will remain tame, import prices fell in April due to a drop in oil costs, according to the Labor Department.