NAHB Seeks Greater Lacey Act Protections
Washington, DC, May 9, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders wants Congress to amend the Lacey Act.
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Mortgage Applications Rise on Increased Buying
Washington, DC, May 9, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume last week rose 1.7% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Oil Prices Continue To Decline
New York, NY, May 9, 2012 -- Oil prices continued their downward trend for a sixth day in New York.
Johnsonite Tile Wins Adex Award
Chagrin Falls, OH, May 9, 2012 -- Johnsonite's Color Essence/Azterra vinyl enhanced tile won a 2012 Adex Platinum award.
Wholesale Inventories Up Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, May 9, 2012 -- Wholesale inventories rose less than expected in March, according to the Commerce Department.
Maryland Eases Rules on Contractor Status
Annapolis, MD, May 8, 2012 -- Legislation signed into law May 2 makes it easier for Maryland flooring firms to classify installers as subcontractors.
Armstrong Commercial Products Win Adex Awards
Lancaster, PA, May 8, 2012 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring won four Adex awards for design excellence.
Mannington Marks Amtico Acquisition
Salem, NJ, May 8, 2012 -- Mannington Mills marked the acquisition of UK resilient flooring firm Amtico International by raising the Union Jack at its New Jersey headquarters during the firm's annual stockholders' meeting.
H.B. Fuller Selling Central Amer. Paint Business
St. Paul, MN, May 8, 2012 -- Adhesives maker H.B. Fuller said it will sell its Central American paints business to Grupo Mundial for $120 million, to concentrate on its core adhesives business.
Bank of America Offers Mortgage Balance Cuts
Charlotte, NC, May 8, 2012 -- Bank of America has begun offering thousands of underwater homeowners the chance to reduce their principal balance.