Architecture Billings Index Up Again in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2011 -- The Architecture Billings Index jumped more than two points in December, according to the American Institute of Architects.
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Omnova Solutions' Net Income Surges in Q4
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 19, 2011 -- Chemicals firm Omnova Solutions reported fourth quarter net income was $81.5 million, compared to $11.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Washington FCA Plans Show March 9
Lynnwood, WA, Jan. 19, 2011 -- The Northwest Market and Trade Show will be presented by the Washington State Floor Covering Association on March 9 at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Lynnwood, Wash.
Karastan Features Holiday Facebook Promotion
Dalton, GA, Jan. 19, 2011 -- Karastan invited its Facebook followers to click or comment on their favorite Iconoclast rug during the month of December as part of the company’s “Home for the Holidays” promotion.
Atlanta Rug Show Names Award Winners
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 19, 2011 -- America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards were presented at the winter market in Atlanta.
Investor Sees Growing Need for Rental Housing
Wayne, NJ, Jan. 19, 2011 -- A New Jersey investment and property manager believes the market for residential rental property will increase dramatically over the next few years.
Credit Card Defaults Hit 2010 Low in December
New York, NY, Jan. 19, 2011 -- Credit card defaults hit a low for the year in December, according to Fitch Ratings.
Congoleum Joins List of Firms Raising Prices
Mercerville, NJ, Jan. 18, 2011 -- Resilient maker Congoleum said it will increase prices 4–6% on all Congoleum products, effective with shipments on March 1.
Homebuilding Sentiment Unchanged in January
Washington, DC, Jan. 18, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders' housing market index was unchanged in January, as many builders remain pessimistic that home sales will improve anytime soon.
BASF Announces Another Price Hike
Florham Park, NJ, Jan. 18, 2011 -- BASF said it will increase the price for Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6,66 polymer by $0.08 per pound, effective Feb. 1.