AIA Billings Index Improves in February
Washington, DC, March 18, 2009 – Following another historic low score in January, the Architecture Billings Index was up two points in February.
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Washington, DC, March 18, 2009 – Following another historic low score in January, the Architecture Billings Index was up two points in February.
Santa Fe Springs, CA, March 20, 2009 —Flooring distributor Galleher Corp. has opened an 8700-square-foot facility in Las Vegas.
New York, NY, March 20, 2009--North American nylon 6,6 prices have slipped by 3 cents per pound to $1.37 this month.
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada, Mach 20, 2009--Mercier Wood Flooring said its manufacturing and development process of prefinished hardwood flooring has been registered as compliant with the International Standard ISO 9001:2000.
Cairo, Egypt, March 20, 2009--Oriental Weavers fared relatively well over an 18-month period as the U.S. housing crisis spread and oil prices soared.
Birmingham, England, March 20, 2009--UK flooring retailer Floors-2-Go has scaled back its expansion plans as it takes a cautious approach to store openings amid the downturn.
Columbus, OH, March 19, 2009—In the wake of the worst holiday in at least 40 years, market research firm Retail Forward forecasts continued flat sales or contraction through most of 2009.
Mooresville, NC, March 19, 2009--Lowe's Companies said that sales for February were in line with the company's guidance for the quarter.
Washington, DC, March 19, 2009--U.S. mortgage rates could fall to the lowest in more than 60 years after the Federal Reserve said it will buy up to $300 billion of Treasuries and increase purchases of mortgage-backed bonds.
Cartersville, GA, March 18, 2009 - Aquafil USA, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Monticello International to manufacture all nylon yarns previously produced under the brand Superior Yarn Technology.