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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.
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.
Washington, DC, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Pending home sales fell in January for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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.
East Dublin, GA, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries is closing its East Dublin plant in April, according to reports.
Chicago, IL, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Chicago-area manufacturing accelerated at a faster-than-expected pace in February.
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.
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.
Florham Park, NJ, Feb. 28, 2011 -- BASF said it is increasing prices globally of antioxidants and process stabilizers for plastic applications by 5-10%, depending on the product, effective immediately.
Dalton, GA, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Healthier Choice said it has appointed Gary Hernandez Sr. chief business officer and executive vice president of sales and marketing.