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Builder Confidence Off In September

Washington, September 21-- Following a strong bump up in August, builder confidence in the market for new single family homes edged down this month but remained within the narrow range maintained since this time last year, according to the latest NAHB, Ho

China Faces New Textile Import Limits

Beijing, September 14-- A top U.S. commerce official said he told China to expect American textile makers to seek new limits on Chinese imports as global quotas on textiles are set to expire on Jan. 1, and U.S. firms are already bracing for a flood of che

National Gypsum Adds Backerboard Plant in Indiana

Charlotte, NC, September 10--National Gypsum has announced plans to increase production of cement backerboard by adding a fourth plant to that business line. The plant will be located in Clinton, Indiana.

Wage Slowdown Seems to be Reversing

Washington, September 7--For the past two years, millions of American households have been squeezed by a sharp slowdown in wage growth, but the trend shows tentative signs of reversing.

Wellman Eyes $50M Expansion

Port Bienville, MS, August 25--A $50 million expansion project at Wellman Inc. will add up to 30 full-time positions at the plant, company officials said Tuesday, according to the Sun Herald.