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Italian Tile Industry Recovers from Earthquakes

Italian Tile Industry Recovers from Earthquakes

Bologna, Italy, June 18, 2012 -- The Emilia Romagna region of Northern Italy, home to much of the Italian ceramic tile industry, is showing significant signs of recovery three weeks after earthquakes struck the area.

Balta Group CEO To Exit Firm in July

Balta Group CEO To Exit Firm in July

Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium, June 15, 2012 -- Balta Group said that CEO Jules Noten will leave his position on July 31 to pursue other career opportunities.

IndusParquet Signs Distributor Galleher

IndusParquet Signs Distributor Galleher

Medley, FL, June 15, 2012 -- Brazilian exotic hardwood flooring manufacturer IndusParquet has signed a distribution agreement with Galleher, expanding its presence on the west coast.

Factory Output Declines in May

Washington, DC, June 15, 2012 -- U.S. factory output declined in May from April, mostly due to slower production of autos, according to the Federal Reserve.

Consumer Sentiment Falls Sharply in June

Ann Arbor, MI, June 15, 2012 -- The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index fell to 74.1 in the June preliminary reading, the lowest level since December.

Home Equity Highest Since 2008

Home Equity Highest Since 2008

Washington, DC, June 14, 2012 -- Home equity in the first quarter rose to the highest level since 2008, Bloomberg News reported, based on its analysis of Federal Reserve data.