GDP Hurt by Lower Government Spending
Washington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Falling government spending weighed on the U.S. economy in the first quarter more than initially thought, according to the Commerce Department.
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Regupol America Gets GreenCircle Certification
Lebanon, PA, May 30, 2013 -- Regupol America, a supplier of recycled rubber flooring for athletic and commercial surfaces, has again earned a GreenCircle certification.
Jobless Claims Tick Higher Last Week
Washington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits last week rose to a seasonally adjusted 354,000, according to the Labor Department.
CAP Carpet Designs New Retailing Strategy
Wichita, KS, May 29, 2013 – CAP Carpet has rolled out what it calls The Floor Project, a new way of selling floorcovering at retail.
Cobble Tufting Equipment Maker Sold
Chattanooga, TN, May 29, 2013 -- The family-owned Cobble tufting equipment manufacturer has been sold to Michel Van de Wiele NV of Marke, Belgium, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press
Hillary Clinton To Give Greenbuild Keynote
Washington, DC, May 29, 2013 -– Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will give the opening keynote address the 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
IICRC, Floor Safety Institute, in Partnership
Vancouver, WA, May 29, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Floor Safety Institute.
Karndean Names Mellow VP of Marketing
Export, PA, May 29, 2013 -- Karndean Designflooring has named Emil Mellow vice president of marketing for the U.S.
Armstrong Commercial Products Win ADEX Awards
Lancaster, PA, May 29, 2013 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring won Awards for Design Excellence its Striations BioBased Tile and Raffia premium vinyl composition tile.
Mortgage Applications Down as Rates Rise
Washington, DC, May 29, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 9% from the prior week as refinance applications fell for a third consecutive week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.