NAHB Webinar Features Bullish Economists
Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2012 -- The housing recovery is now under way, but fiscal uncertainties and other challenges could result in a bumpy ride in the coming months, according to economists.
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Existing Home Sales Down Slightly in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Home resales fell 1.7% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.75 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Milliken Opens Headquarters in China
Shanghai, China, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Milliken & Company said the company has opened a regional headquarters in Shanghai.
FTC Finalizes Rules on 'Green' Advertising
Williamsburg, VA, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Marketers of consumer products touting various environmental-benefit claims finally have some closure on how to approach green advertising without running afoul of the Federal Trade Commission.
Adore Floors Names Commercial Director
Farmingdale, NY, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Luxury vinyl tile maker Adore Floors has named Barry Ferman director of commercial flooring.
Italian Tile Maker Gets Security Certification
Miami, FL, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola (CCImola) said it is the first Italian ceramic tile manufacturer to be awarded the Authorized Economic Operator Full certificate.
Mohawk Increases Earnings Estimates
Calhoun, GA, Sept. 26—Mohawk Industries is increasing its estimate of diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third and fourth quarters.
Leading Economic Indicators Jump in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2012 -- The Conference Board's leading economic index jumped in September, surpassing analysts’ estimates.
Beaulieu Names Fisher Executive Vice President
Dalton, GA, Oct. 18, 2012 -- Gary Fisher has been named executive vice president of marketing of residential products for Beaulieu of America.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Reverses Higher
Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 18, 2012 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia manufacturing index rose to 5.7 in October from minus 1.9 in September.