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Portland, OR, March 18, 2015—Portland International Airport (PDX) is replacing its current carpet, which has, over its 30 years installed, achieved an iconic status in pop culture, and a portion of the removed carpet will be upcycled into souvenir items.
Laguna Niguel, CA, March 18, 2015—Fuse Alliance has announced its 2014 annual supplier and member awards.
New York, NY, March 17, 2015—U.S. housing starts fell 17% in February to their lowest level in a year, likely due to harsh weather, according to the Commerce Department.
Alexandria, VA, March 17, 2015—Coverings has unveiled its conference session schedule. The trade show will be held April 14-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida with conference sessions beginning April 13.
Washington, DC, March 16, 2015—U.S. homebuilder sentiment declined for a third straight month in March, but more builders still view market conditions as favorable, says the National Association of Home Builders.
Lancaster, PA, March 17, 2015—Fitz Flooring is the first Canadian retailer to enter Armstrong’s Elite Retailer program. The store’s two Calgary locations earned the distinction.
New York, NY, March 17, 2015—Manufacturing activity in New York state expanded at a slightly slower pace in March, slowed by weaker shipments and new orders, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Chagrin Falls, OH, March 17, 2015—Tarkett flooring was recently featured on National Geographic Channel’s new show Cabin Fever. Tarkett’s FiberFloor, laminate and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) were utilized throughout the space.
New York, NY, March 16, 2015—Factory production in the U.S. declined 0.2% in February for a third consecutive month, says Bloomberg News.
Washington, DC, March 16, 2015—The sale of $16.7 billion in nonperforming loans by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department helped the owners of about 16,700 homes avoid foreclosure, reports Bloomberg Business.