Mohawk Products Get Environmental Validation
Dalton, GA, April 20, 2012 -- Mohawk's EverStrand carpet has earned “Environmental Claim Validation” from UL Environment, as has Mohawk’s Wear-Dated Revive collection.
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Mannington Wins Water Protection Award
Salem, NJ, April 20, 2012 -– Mannington Mills recently received the 2012 Business and Industry Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin.
Oil Prices Rise on Strong Earnings Reports
New York, NY, April 20, 2012 -- Oil prices rose to near $103 a barrel Friday on strong company earnings reports.
More Chinese Products Coming to Builder Show
Washington, DC, April 20, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders has signed a memorandum of understanding with a major Chinese trade association regarding the annual NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas in January.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise in March
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– The Conference Board reported that its index of leading economic indicators increased 0.3% in March.
Architecture Billings Grow for Fifth Month
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 – The commercial sector continues to lead the Architecture Billings Index, which remained in positive territory for the fifth consecutive month in March.
Existing Home Sales Decline in March
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– Home resales fell 2.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.48 million in March, according to the National Association of Realtors.
DuPont Reports Higher Income, Revenue
Wilmington, DE, April 19, 2012 -- DuPont reported an increase in first-quarter profit and revenue as higher prices offset cost increases.
NAHB Lobbies for Extension of Tax Cuts
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders is lobbying Congress to keep current income tax rates but simplify the tax code as part of a comprehensive tax reform effort.
Jobless Claims Tick Down in Latest Week
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– New applications for unemployment benefits totaled 386,000 in the week ended April 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday.