CFL Receives U.S. Patent for Ceramic with Locking System
Adairsville, GA, June 22, 2023-CFL Flooring has announced the recent grant of a new U.S. patent for ceramic with a locking system.
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Initial Jobless Claims Flat in Week Ending June 17
Washington, DC, June 22, 2023—In the week ending June 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 264,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Diamond W Forms Partnership with Ardex Americas
City of Industry, CA, June 22, 2023—Diamond W, a distributor of commercial and residential flooring solutions, has announced a new partnership with Ardex Americas, a manufacturer of specialty building materials.
Ceramics of Italy Accepting Entries for 4th Young Distributor Program
New York, NY, June 22, 2023-Ceramics of Italy has announced that the fourth annual Young Distributor Program is now open for entries.
Raskin Names Gabrielle Raskin Director of Business Development
Boca Raton, FL, June 22, 2023-Raskin Industries has appointed Gabrielle Raskin as director of business development.
Architecture Billings Index Score Rose to 51 in May
Washington, DC, June 21, 2023—The architecture billings index score increased from 48.5 in April to 51.0 in May (any score above 50 indicates an increase in firm billings), according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek, the highest score since September 2022
Interest Rates & High Rents Stymie Upward Relocation for Americans
Cambridge, MA, June 21, 2023-The sharp interest rate hikes over the past year continue to impact housing markets and affordability for both homeowners and renters across the U.S., according to The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023, a new report released by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Mortgage Applications Rose 0.5% in Week Ending June 16
Washington, DC, June 21, 2023—Mortgage applications increased 0.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 16, 2023.
Louisville Tile Named A Top Kentucky Workplace for 8th Year
Louisville, KY, June 21, 2023-Louisville Tile, a provider of tile and stone products, has been named a recipient of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Kentucky award.
Modulex Creates Architectural Signage From Carpet Waste
Billund, Denmark, June 21, 2023—Modulex Group, a maker of signage and visual communication solutions, has announced that after a successful pilot project, the launch of ReBond, re-purposed carpet waste to create a new architectural signage material.