Housing Starts Surpass 1 Million Annual Rate
Washington, DC, April 16, 2013 -- Housing starts surged in March, well ahead of expectations, according to the Census Bureau.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Brintons Expanding Kidderminster Plant
Kidderminster, England, April 16, 2013 -- Brintons said it is expanding its Kidderminster plant for its high definition weave technology.
Alliance Flooring Gives Achievement Award
Chattanooga, TN, April 16, 2013 -- Alliance Flooring recently named Jerry Caputo the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award.
Few Signs of Inflation in March
Washington, DC, April 16, 2013 -- Core consumer inflation remained tame in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial Production Rises, Factory Output Down
Washington, DC, April 16, 2013 -- Industrial production rose 0.4% in March, the Federal Reserve said..
Home Builder Confidence Declines in April
Washington, DC, April 15, 2013 -- Facing increasing costs for building materials and rising concerns about the supply of developed lots and labor, home builder confidence fell in April.
Schramm Named VP of Marketing at Intertech
Austin, Texas, April 15, 2013 -- Intertech Commercial Flooring has named Clint Schramm vice president of marketing.
Oil Prices Continue To Fall
New York, NY, April 15, 2013 -- Oil prices continued their downward trend Monday as a slowdown in China's growth may lead to weak demand.
Mats Wins Two ADEX Platinum Awards
Stoughton, MA, April 15, 2013 -- Mats Inc., producer of entrance, sports and commercial flooring, has won two 2013 Platinum Awards for Design Excellence for two flooring collections.
New York Manufacturing Down but Still Positive
New York, NY, April 15, 2013 -- The April Empire Manufacturing Survey posted a drop of about six points to 3.1 for the month, down from the March reading of 9.24.