Schönox Names Winners of Worst Subfloor Contest
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Schönox named the winners of its Worst Subfloor in North America Contest at Surfaces last week.
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Builder Horton Reports Higher Earnings, Sales
Ft. Worth, TX, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Homebuilder D.R. Horton reported that first quarter earnings rose to $142.5 million, or $0.39 a share, from $123.2 million, or $0.36 a share, in the same period a year ago.
Armstrong Laminate Wins Good Design Award
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Armstrong Residential Flooring said its Architectural Remnants laminate flooring has taken top honors in the 2014 Good Design Awards.
Tandus Centiva Expands Use of TandusTape
Dalton, GA, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Tandus Centiva has expanded TandusTape for use with Flex-Aire Modular products.
Fortifiber's Aquabar Passes California Air Standard
Fernley, NV, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Fortifiber said that its Aquabar has passed California’s Indoor Air Quality standard.
American OEM Installs Finishing Line
Only, TN, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Valspar said it has begun supplying coatings to a new American OEM hardwood-flooring line in Only, Tennessee.
Existing Home Sales Rise in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2015 -- Home resales rose 2.4% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.04 million, the National Association of Realtors said.
Leading Indicators Increase in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2015 -- The composite index of Leading Economic Indicators was up 0.5% in December following a revised 0.4% rise in November, according to the Conference Board.
40,000 Attend Domotex in Germany
Hannover, Germany, Jan. 23, 2015 -- Domotex 2015 attracted some 40,000 visitors from 100 different countries, organizers said.
Analyst Sees Turbulent Hardwood Market This Year
New York, NY, Jan. 23, 2015 -- Analyst John Baugh of Stifel Nicolas described fourth quarter flooring company trends "as mixed and somewhat of a continuation of the first nine months results."