Consumer Sentiment Declines in May
Ann Arbor, MI, May 16, 2014 -- Consumer sentiment fell in the first half of May, according to the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey.
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Summit International Flooring Expands Sales Force
Florham Park, NJ, May 16, 2014 -- Summit International Flooring said it has expanded its local representation into different parts of the country.
HPS Schönox Holding 'Worst Subfloor' Contest
Florence, AL, May 16, 2014 -- HPS Schönox is holding the Worst Subfloor in North America Contest.
USGBC, Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Washington, DC, May 16, 2014 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation have announced the opening of the application period for the expanded 2014 Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program.
Jobless Applications at Seven-Year Low
Washington, DC, May 15, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell last week fell to the lowest level in seven years, according to the Labor Department.
Builder Confidence Little Changed in May
Washington, DC, May 15, 2014 -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in May fell one point to 45 from a downwardly revised April reading of 46.
Dixie Group Prices Public Stock Offering
Chattanooga, TN, May 15, 2014 -- The Dixie Group said it has priced a public offering of 2.5 million shares of its common stock for gross proceeds of $26.6 million.
New York Area Manufacturing Up Sharply in May
New York, NY, May 15, 2014 -- Manufacturing in the New York region improved substantially in early May, according to the New York Fed.
FloorFolio Industries To Build U.S. Plant
Edison, NJ, May 15, 2014 -- FloorFolio Industries plans to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility for its EnviroQuiet luxury vinyl tile in New Jersey.
Manufacturing Continues To Expand in Mid-Atlantic
New York, NY, May 15, 2014 -- Manufacturing growth in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region decelerated in May from the previous month but was higher than expected.