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J&J Tests System To Clean Industrial Water

J&J Tests System To Clean Industrial Water

Knoxville, TN, March 1, 2011 – Aqua-Chem said it has completed its pilot project with J&J Industries to test a system to remove dye and chemical additives from industrial wastewater in large-scale carpet manufacturing.

Armstrong Net Loss Grows, Sales Rise

Armstrong Net Loss Grows, Sales Rise

Lancaster, PA, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Armstrong World Industries reported a fourth quarter net loss of $21.0 million, or $0.36 per share, compared to a net loss of $3.8 million, or $0.07 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Invista To Build Intermediates Plant in Shanghai

Invista To Build Intermediates Plant in Shanghai

Shanghai, China, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Invista said it plans to construct a manufacturing facility at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in China to meet the region’s demand for nylon 6,6 intermediates and polymer.

Business Economists Up Growth Forecasts

Business Economists Up Growth Forecasts

Washington, DC, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Economists see faster growth than they were predicting in November, according to a quarterly survey from the National Association for Business Economics.

Consumer Income, Spending Rise in January

Washington, DC, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Personal income rose a seasonally adjusted 1.0% in January, marking the biggest increase in a year and a half, according to the Commerce Department.

Mapei Acquires Korean Adhesives Operation

Mapei Acquires Korean Adhesives Operation

Milan, Italy, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Mapei Group said it has acquired of all of Henkel's activities regarding adhesives and products for the building industry in South Korea under the Ceresit and Thomsit trademarks.