Leading Economic Indicators Rise at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, Nov. 21, 2012 -- The index of U.S. leading economic indicators rose at a slower pace in October, according to the Conference Board.
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Jobless Applications Decline Sharply
Washington, DC, Nov. 21, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell significantly last week to a seasonally adjusted 410,000, although the figure was elevated for the second straight week by superstorm Sandy.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher in November
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 21, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment edged up in November to the best reading in over five years, according to the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters survey.
Harold Turk Inducted Into 'Ring of Honor'
Dallas, TX, Nov. 21, 2012 -- Former Dal-Tile President Harold Turk was recently inducted to the National Tile Contractors Association’s Ring of Honor for his lifetime service to the NTCA and contribution to the tile industry.
Mortgage Application Volume Surges After Storm
Washington, DC, Nov. 21, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose 12.6% in the week ended November 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Textile Rubber & Chemical Forms Polymers Group
Dalton, GA, Nov. 21, 2012 -- Textile Rubber & Chemical Company said it has created a new polymers group within the company called the “TR Polymers Group” (trpolymers.com), effective Jan. 1.
Mullican Attends 'Oasis Giveaway' Ceremony
Johnson City, TN, Nov. 21, 2012 -- Mullican Flooring representatives were present at the “key ceremony” held in Miami for the 2012 HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway.
Home Building Pace Highest in Over Four Years
Washington, DC, Nov. 20, 2012 -- Home building rose to its highest level in more than four years in October thanks to multifamily housing, according to the Census Bureau.
USGBC Develops Green Building Info Gateway
San Francisco, CA, Nov. 20, 2012 -- At its Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the U.S. Green Building Council announced the launch of the Green Building Information Gateway.
INSTALL Gets Seven New Members
New York, NY, Nov. 20, 2012 -- Seven companies in the flooring industry are the newest members of INSTALL, the flooring installers union.