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NAHB Will Relocate International Builders’ Show fo

Washington, DC, April 17--At its annual spring board meeting, the Board of Directors of the National Association of Home Builders voted not to hold its 2007 and 2008 conventions in Atlanta.

Freddie Mac Looks Ahead

Washington, DC, April 18--Here are some highlights from Freddie Mac’s April 2005 Economic Outlook released last week.

Import Prices Up 1.8% in March

Washington, DC, April 15—-Import prices rose 1.8 percent in March, a rise that followed a 0.8 percent increase in February, according to a Labor Department report issued today.

Godfrey Named Invista Interiors Residential Mktg D

Atlanta, GA, April 15—-Invista Interiors Business announced today that Tony Godfrey has been appointed to national marketing director, Residential Flooring.

Consumer Sentiment Falls

Ann Arbor, MI, April 15--The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index fell to 87.7 in mid-April from 92.6 in March, according to media reports on the proprietary research.

Earnings Drop 43% at Propex in 2004

Austell, GA, April 15--Propex Fabrics Inc. reported income for the year 2004 before taxes of $8.3 million compared with the $14.6 million it has earned in 2003, a decrease of 43.2%.

NWFA Calls Wood Floors Renewable Option for Consum

St. Louis, MO, April 15--The National Wood Flooring Association reminds industry professionals that real wood flooring is the only flooring option available that can be renewed time and time again.

Sherwin-Williams Raises 1Q Guidance

Cleveland, OH, April 15--Sherwin-Williams said its first-quarter net income will surpass earlier forecasts because of higher-than-expected sales.

Industrial Production Up 0.3%

Washington, DC, April 15--Industrial production rose 0.3 percent in March, reflecting increased mining and utility output.

Empire State Manufacturing Index Down

New York, NY, April 15--Manufacturing activity in the New York area fell dramatically in April, according to the New York Federal Reserve Bank.