Pending Home Sales Edge Down in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Pending home sales fell in August, despite lower prices and lower interest rates.
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Jobless Claims Fall to Five-Month Low
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2011 -- New claims for unemployment benefits fell to a five-month low last week, according to the labor Department.
Aquafil's Econyl Completes Lifecycle Assessment
Cartersville, GA, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Aquafil USA has just released the results of the life cycle assessment of its Econyl sustainable polymer compared to type 6 nylon with virgin polymer.
American Superba President McClure Dies
Dalton, GA, Sept. 29, 2011 -- American Superba President Darin McClure died Sept. 26 of a heart attack at age 45.
Online Registration Begins for 2012 Surfaces
Dallas, TX, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Online registration for attendees has begun for the 2012 Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas show.
Specialty Flooring Firm Enters Cork Tile Market
Chandler, AZ, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Rubber Flooring Inc. and its parent company IncStores.com have decided to enter the cork tile flooring market.
Bernanke Urges More Help for Housing Industry
Cleveland, OH, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday urged Congress to provide more help for the housing industry.
Dalton Recycling Plant Has Another Fire
Dalton, GA, Sept. 29, 2011 -- An early morning fire hit the Columbia Recycling plant in Dalton.
Raised Access Flooring Firm Buys Wind Energy
Jessup, MD, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Raised access flooring firm Tate said it has purchased more than 11.6 million kilowatt hours of wind-generated renewable energy credits.
Durable Goods Orders Fall; Business Spending Up
Washington, DC, Sept. 28, 2011 -- Durable goods orders declined in August on weak demand for cars and trucks, according to the Commerce Department.