Oil Hits 2009 High Before Falling Back
New York, NY, Oct. 19, 2009--Oil prices jumped above $79 a barrel to a 2009 high Monday before falling back.
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Construction Forecast To Rebound Next Year
Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2009 -- Construction should see a modest rebound next year, according to the latest forecast by McGraw-Hill Construction.
Brazilian Firm To Build Tile Factory in Angola
Luanda, Angola, Oct. 19, 2009-- A tile factory with capacity to produce 300,000 square meters of tiles per month will be built in Luanda in 2010.
McConnell Takes Reins at Hanley Wood
Dallas, TX, Oct. 19, 2009-- Hanley Wood has named Rick McConnell president of Hanley Wood Exhibitions and Shawn Pierce senior vice president.
Ceramic Tiles of Italy Opens Design Competition
New York, NY, Oct. 19, 2009--Ceramic Tiles of Italy is now accepting entries for its 17th annual Design Competition.
Consumer Sentiment Falls in Early October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 16, 2009--Consumer sentiment pulled back in early October, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.
Industrial Output Higher Than Expected Last Month
Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2009--The nation's industrial production rose more than expected in September, the third straight monthly gain, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.
NAFCD Study Outlines Needs of Flooring Retailers
Chicago, IL, Oct. 16, 2009--At its 38th Annual Meeting of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors unveiled its newest research study entitled “Understanding the Needs of Floor Covering Retailer.”
Oil Prices Surging Toward $80
New York, NY, Oct. 16, 2009--Oil prices were up to near $78 a barrel Friday, continuing a weeklong rally amid an unexpected drop in U.S. gasoline inventories.
New Tile Line Exceptional Surfaces Makes Debut
Crossville, TN, Oct. 16, 2009--Exceptional Surfaces is a new brand of tile that has recently launched nationwide.