AIA Billings Show Commercial Sector's Slumping
Washington, DC, March 19, 2008--Commercial construction felt the effects of the deteriorating housing market and slumping economy in February, according to the American Institute of Architects.
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Fibro Chem Acquires Georgia Dye Company
Dalton, GA, March 19, 2008--Dalton-based Fibro Chem, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals designed for use in a variety of industrial applications, has acquired the assets of Four Colors and Resource Solutions.
Property Sale Gives Airea Earnings a Boost
Wakefield, UK, March 19, 2008-- Airea PLC swung to a profit of $19.2 million for the first half of its fiscal year, compared to $800,000 last year, on the sale of its Sidar property.
Canadian Firm Floorworks Opening NY Showroom
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 19, 2008--Toronto-based Floorworks is opening its first U.S. showroom in Manhattan next month to market its engineered hardwood called Fuse.
Home Builder Sentiment at Near Historic Lows
Washington, DC, March 18, 2008--Sentiment among home builders held steady in March at near historic lows, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Gerflor Raising Prices 7 Percent on March 31
Atlanta, GA, March 18, 2008 – Gerflor is implementing a 7 percent increase on its entire line of commercial vinyl flooring products effective March 31.
Bamboo Pulp Used To Manufacture Rugs
St. Louis, MO, March 19, 2008-- Bamboo rugs are about to hit the U.S. market.
WFCA Certification Programs Available Online
Anaheim, CA, March 18, 2008 -– The World Floor Covering Association said that the industry certification programs for all designations are now available online.
Beaulieu Atlanta Show Not Halted by Tornado
Dalton, GA, March 17, 2008 —Beaulieu of America is still hosting “The Bliss Experience” in downtown Atlanta despite the tornado that ripped through town last week.
Home Construction Falls More Than Expected
Washington, DC, March 14, 2008--Construction of new homes fell by 0.6 percent last month, more than the 0.2 percent Wall Street had expected.