NeoCon East Draws 6,808 Attendees
Baltimore, MD, Oct. 30, 2012 -- The 10th annual NeoCon East attracted 6,808 attendees and 272 exhibitors to the Baltimore Convention Center, Oct. 17-18, organizers said.
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IICRC Names New Board, Executive Committee
Vancouver, WA, Oct. 30, 2012 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification announced the 2012-2013 board of directors and executive committee during its October shareholders meeting in Vancouver, Wash.
Mohawk To Acquire Pergo for $150 Million
Calhoun, GA, Oct. 29, 2012 -- Mohawk Industries said it has entered into an agreement to purchase laminate maker Pergofor $150 million in cash.
Armstrong Reports Higher Earnings, Lower Sales
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 29, 2012 -- Armstrong World Industries reported third quarter net income of $74 million, compared to $51.6 million a year ago.
Personal Spending Rises in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 29, 2012 -- Personal spending rose 0.8% in September, according to the Commerce Department.
Horizon Forest Products, Long Floor Merge
Raleigh, NC, Oct. 29, 2012 -- Horizon Forest Products and Long Floor said they have merged.
Shaw Announces Active Winter Market Dates
Dalton, GA, Oct. 29, 2012 -- Shaw Industries has announced the location and dates of the company’s 2013 Activate Winter Market events.
Remodeling Index Highest Since 2005
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2012 -- The Remodeling Market Index climbed to 50 in the third quarter of 2012, up from 45 in the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Consumer Sentiment Still Best Since 2007
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 26, 2012 -- The final October reading of the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index edged down to 82.6 from an initially reported 83.1.
GDP Grows 2% in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2012 -- The U.S.economy continued to expand in the third quarter, rising at an annual rate of 2%, the Commerce Department said.