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Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March 9, 2012 -- Dutch hardwood manufacturer Bolefloor is entering the U.S. market, featuring planks that have curves instead of the usual straight edges, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Watertown, MA. March 9, 2012 -- Staticworx, a producer of anti-static flooring products, has once again made The Boston Business Journal’s “Pacesetters” list of fast-growing privately held companies.
Washington, DC, March 9, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders' Multifamily Production Index (MPI) showed steady improvement in the apartment and condominium housing market for a sixth consecutive quarter, NAHB said.
Lynwood, WA, March 9, 2012 -- The Washington State Floor Covering Association held a market at the Lynwood Convention Center on Feb. 29 for dealers, designers, installers, builders and inspectors.
Washington, DC, March 9, 2012 -- Wholesale inventories rose 0.4% in January, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Adairsville, GA, March 8, 2012 -- Bolyu, the commercial specified brand of the Beaulieu Group, said it has received NSF 140 platinum certification for its carpet tile backing system, Nexterra.
Chattanooga, TN, March 8, 2012 -- The Dixie Group said that 2011 was its first profitable year since the downturn began in 2008.
Chicago, IL, March 8, 2012 -- Employers announced layoffs totaling 51,728 during February, down 3.3% from January levels, according to global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Atlanta, GA, March 8, 2012 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and Home Depot have launched an online green home products database, leed.homedepot.com.
Washington, DC, March 8, 2012 -- The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low of 3.13% this week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates.