Philadelphia Manufacturing Grows at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region grew at a slower pace in April, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve reported Thursday.
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Bonsal American Acquires TXI Package Products
Charlotte, NC, April 18, 2012 -- Bonsal American said it has acquired the TXI Package Products business of TXI Operations, LP, a subsidiary of Texas Industries, Inc., which is based in Dallas, Texas.
Tile Council Names Attorney 'Tile Person of Year'
Orlando, FL, April 18, 2012 -- Tile Council of North America presented its Tile Person of the Year award to John Bruce at Coverings 2012 in Orlando.
Mortgage Application Volume Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, April 18, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume jumped last week as a drop in interest rates spurred demand for refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Coverings Names 'Project: Green' Winners
Orlando, FL, April 18, 2012 -- Winners of PROJECT: Green were announced at the first day of the Coverings trade show.
EFI Acquires Spanish Inkjet Tile Printing Firm
Foster City, CA, April 18, 2012 -- Digital printing technology firm EFI acquired privately-held Cretaprint S.L. based in Castellón, Spain, a leading developer of inkjet printers for ceramic tile printing.
Dal-Tile Brands Take Part in Two Initiatives
Dallas, TX, April 18, 2012 -- Dal-Tile Corporation said its Daltile and American Olean brands are participating in two new industry initiatives that assist customers as they specify tile products for projects.
St. Jude Dream Home Floor Signing Party Set
Chattanooga, TN, April 18, 2012 -- Local patients and major sponsors will sign well wishes to the winner of the St. Jude Dream Home Tuesday, April 24, at the St. Jude Dream Home floor signing party.
Housing Starts Down, but Permits Surge in March
Washington, DC, April 17, 2012 -- Homebuilders began construction on new homes at a slower pace in March, although permits rose to the highest level since September 2008, the Commerce Department said.
Tile Makers Get Green Squared Certification
Emeryville, CA, April 17, 2012 -- Scientific Certification Systems said it has certified tile products from Crossville, Interceramic, and Metropolitan Ceramics by Ironrock under the tile industry's new Green Squared certification standard.