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Brasilia, Brazil, May 6--The Brazilian association of the ceramic makers towards coating Anfacer (Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Ceramica para Revestimento) expects a 20% increase in exports to US$300 million this year.
Lancaster, PA, May 5--Armstrong will initiate an average 5% price increase on its commercial vinyl composition tile (VCT) products, effective on June 1.
Oostrozebeke, Belgium, May 4--On April 27th, the German Patent Office judged upon the cancellation actions that were initiated against Unilins utility model DE 297 24 428.
London, UK, May 5--Shell Chemicals Europe BV and Whyte Chemicals Ltd. announced they have formed an agreement in which Whyte will handle distribution of Shell's 1,3 propanediol monomer (PDO) in the European chemicals marketplace.
Washington, DC, May 4--A drop in mortgage interest rates, rising family income and a dip in home prices boosted housing affordability conditions in the first quarter.
Washington, DC, May 4--Construction spending rose to a record annual pace of $944.1 billion, as work increased on highways and other public works as well as private homes.
New York, NY, May 4--That stylish atmosphere that once defined America's department stores is making a comeback.
Washington, DC, May 4--Orders for factory goods surged during March at a rate nearly double what analysts expected, achieving their largest gain in 20 months.
Pensacola, FL, May 4--In its continuing efforts to foster market-based solutions for the recycling and reuse of post-consumer carpet, the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) announced winners of its CARE grants.
Tempe, AZ, May 4--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in April for the 11th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 30th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On B