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Report Affirms LEED's Value for Military Builds

Report Affirms LEED's Value for Military Builds

Washington, D.C., February 18, 2013--The Department of Defense has released the findings of an independent report on energy efficiency and sustainability standards used by the Pentagon for military construction.

Mohawk's Armormax Receives Best of Show at IBS

Mohawk's Armormax Receives Best of Show at IBS

Dalton, Georgia, February 18, 2013—Mohawk ArmorMax Finish Technology was awarded best of show feature by the National Association of Home Builders at the 2013 International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas.

Interface Reports Higher Net Income in Q4

Interface Reports Higher Net Income in Q4

Atlanta, GA, Feb. 14, 2013 -- Interface reported fourth quarter net income $7.4 million, or $0.11 per share compared to net income of $3.9 million, or $0.06 per share a year ago.

Consumer Sentiment Rises in Early February

Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 15, 2013 -- Results of the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment survey improved to a preliminary February reading of 76.3, the highest level since November, from a final January reading of 73.8.

Manufacturing Improves in New York Area

New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2013 -- The February Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that conditions for New York manufacturers improved for the first time since last summer.

Surfaces Recycling Effort Doubles Collections

Surfaces Recycling Effort Doubles Collections

Dallas, TX, Feb. 15, 2013 -- For the second year, the Surfaces trade show partnered with Mountain Re-Source Center and Tile Partners for Humanity on a recycling initiative focused on post-show product donations.

Foreclosure Starts Plunge in January

Foreclosure Starts Plunge in January

Irvine, CA, Feb. 14, 2013 -- The number of U.S. homes beginning the foreclosure process declined January to a level not seen since the peak of the housing boom, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.