Some See Home Building Peak
New York, NY, February 7--Home builders have been among the best performing stocks over the last several years as consumers took advantage of historically low mortgage rates.
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Slip Resistance a Prime Feature at Azrock by Tarke
Houston, TX, February 7--When it comes to choosing a floor for retail or commercial applications, color, texture and durability are all high on the list of requirements. Safety, however, is an even bigger consideration.
Construction at Unilin’s North Carolina Plant Maki
Thomasville, NC, February 7--Unilin Flooring, which makes Quick-Step laminate floors, said it is making progress in construction of its new facility near Interstate 85 in Thomasville.
English Carpet Fitter Takes Installation Crown
Birmingham, England, February 7--Nick Hood is a man that has brought European rivals to their knees. The 30-year-old Birmingham fitter's skills had already made him Britain's carpet laying champion.
California City Looks at Recycled Rubber Sidewalks
Redlands, Ca, February 7-- Rubbersidewalks Inc. uses rubber recycled from California tires to create a durable paver to replace concrete sidewalks.
Porcelanosa Reduces Prices 25% on Ceramic, Porcela
San Jose, CA, February 7--Porcelanosa San Francisco Inc., said that retail prices on ceramic, porcelain and stone tile products have recently been reduced an average of 25%.
Expo Pakistan Not Up to Expectations
Karachi, Pakistan, February 7--The Expo Pakistan did not come up to the expectations of the exporters of carpets, pharmaceuticals and surgical instruments.
Sound Seal Launches SoundEater
Agawam, MA, February 4--Sound Seal, the leader in sound control products for over 25 years, proudly introduces SoundEater acoustical floor underlayment.
January Consumer Sentiment Off Slightly
Ann Arbor, MI, February 4--The final reading for January of the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index slid to 95.5, from December's 97.1.
Xpress 4Q Earnings More Than Double
Chattanooga, TN, February 4-- Trucking and freight company U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the fourth quarter on stronger freight demand and an increase in per mile rates.