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Baar, Switzerland, Oct. 6, 2011 -- Sika AG has agreed to acquire 100% of Comercial de Preresa, SA, a company with a strong position in the flooring, repair and reinforcement markets in Spain and Portugal.
Roseland, NJ, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Private employers in the U.S. added 91,000 jobs in September, according to ADP Employer Services.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 5, 2011 -- BASF said it has developed the first latex for carpet backing adhesives to be made with a minimum of 10% renewable materials.
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 5t, 2011 -- Digital samples maker Tricycle has named Aern Hetem chief executive.
Tempe, AZ, Oct. 5, 2011 -- U.S. service industries expanded more slowly in September, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Chicago, IL, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Planned job cuts jumped 212% in September compared to a year ago, the largest increase since January 2009, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Mortgage applications fell 4.3% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 5, 2011 -- As part of its annual anniversary sale, Mohawk said it has partnered with HGTV magazine for its premiere issue, which hit newsstands Oct. 3.
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Bentley Prince Street has rolled out a product called Piper Hill that utilizes leftover yarn from previous product runs within the company's Easy Street collection.
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2011 -- Factory orders declined in August for the second time in three months, according to the Commerce Department.