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Housing Starts See Unexpected Drop

Housing Starts See Unexpected Drop

Washington, DC, May 17, 2011--Housing starts, the number of new homes being built, fell by 10.6% in April, according to the Commerce Department.

Tarkett Announces Price Increase

Tarkett Announces Price Increase

Chagrin Falls, OH, May 17, 2011--Tarkett announced a price increase of approximately 6% to 8% across both its residential and commercial brands.

Välinge Enters Agreement with Baroque Timber

Välinge Enters Agreement with Baroque Timber

Viken, Sweden, May 17, 2011--Välinge and Baroque Timber (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd. have entered into a global non-exclusive license agreement for Välinge's mechanical locking system in LVT flooring.

Builder Confidence Remains Unchanged

Builder Confidence Remains Unchanged

Washington, DC, May 16, 2011--Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes was unchanged at the low level of 16 in May, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.