Mortgage Applications Fall Despite Lower Rates
Washington, DC, March 18, 2010--Mortgage applications slid last week despite the lowest mortgage rates in more than three months, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
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Falling Shelter Costs Keep Consumer Inflation Tame
Washington, DC, March 18, 2010--Consumer prices in the U.S. were flat on a seasonally-adjusted basis in February, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Mannington Honored for Its VCT Recycling Program
Salem, NJ, March 17, 2010--The Society of Plastics Engineers has recognized Mannington for its VCT recycling efforts.
Analyst Stifel Long-Term Bullish on Mohawk
New York, NY, March 17, 2010--Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has a hold rating on Mohawk Industries, saying "We are long-term bullish but near-term cautious," on the company.
Lumber Liquidators Adds Burger King Exec to Board
Toano, VA, March 17, 2010--Lumber Liquidators said Tuesday it has appointed a Burger King executive to its board of directors.
Pergo Nominated for Danish Environmental Award
Neumarkt, Germany, March 17, 2010--Laminate maker Pergo has been nominated for the Danish Environmental Award.
FieldTurf Installs Field at U.S. Embassy in Iraq
Calhoun, GA, March 17, 2010--FieldTurf has installed the first artificial turf sports field in Iraq for the U.S. Government at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Artistic Tile Honored for Merchandise Mart Project
Washington, DC, March 17, 2010--The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers presented a Craft Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Tile Industry to Artistic Tile of Secaucus, New Jersey.
Groups Form International Green Construction Code
Washington, DC, March 16, 2010--The International Code Council along with other groups has launched the International Green Construction Code.
Groups Try To Stop Shipment of Rosewood
Washington, DC, March 17, 2010--Global Witness and the Environmental Investigation Agency called on French shipping company Delmas to cancel a shipment of hundreds of tons of rosewood.