Multifamily Housing Index Rises in First Quarter
Washington, DC, June 10, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders’ quarterly Multifamily Production Index recorded its third consecutive quarterly increase in the first three months of 2011.
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Revenues Up, but Pfleiderer Posts Big 2010 Loss
Neumarkt, Germany, June 10, 2011 -– Pfleiderer said that its preliminary figures show that it recorded an increase in consolidated revenue of 8% in 2010 compared with the prior year.
Milliken Names New Global Creative Director
Spartanburg, SC, June 10, 2011 -- Cresta Bledsoe has been named as Milliken’s new global creative director for its floorcovering division.
Godfrey Hirst Challenging Regulator Ruling
Auckland, New Zealand, June 10, 2011 -- Godfrey Hirst NZ, the country's biggest carpet manufacturer, is appealing antitrust regulator approval for the creation of a wool scouring monopoly.
Mats Gets Massachusetts Business Award
Stoughton, MA, June 10, 2011 – Mats Inc. was awarded a Certificate of Generational Achievement and membership into the 30 percent club at Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards.
Flexco Wins Six ADEX Awards
Tuscumbia, AL, June 10, 2011 -- Resilient flooring firm Flexco recently received six ADEX awards.
Homeowner Equity Falling With Housing Prices
Washington, DC, June 10, 2011 -- Falling real estate prices are eroding home equity, according to the Federal Reserve.
Brazilian Tile Industry Holds Networking Event
Miami Beach, FL, June 10, 2011 -- The Brazilian Association of Ceramic Tiles Manufacturers held its first Brasil Ceramic Tiles Experience May 19-22.
Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Rates Mixed
Washington, DC, June 10, 2011 -- Delinquency rates among different commercial/multifamily mortgage investor groups were mixed in the first quarter of this year, the Mortgage Bankers Association says.
Summer Rug Market Gets Underway July 14
Atlanta, GA, June 10, 2011 -– The world’s largest collection of area rugs will be the centerpiece of The Atlanta International Area Rug Market July 14—17.