BASF Restructuring European Polyamide Production
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Sept. 9, 2009--BASF said it is restructuring its production of polyamide 6 in Europe.
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Chain Store Sales Up, Cooler Weather Helps
New York, NY, Sept. 9, 2009--The ICSC-Goldman Sachs chain store sales index for the week ending Sept. 5 rose by 0.6% from the prior week, which continued its up-down volatility that has dominated the sales profile over the last seven weeks.
ArborCraft Signs Distributor for New England
Johnson City, TN, Sept. 8, 2009--ArborCraft Floors has signed NRF Distributors for its Harris Wood brand in New England.
Fourth Quarter Hiring Likely To Be Sluggish
Milwaukee, WI, Sept. 8, 2009--Employers' fourth quarter hiring plans show that the labor market isn't likely to turn around soon, according to a Manpower survey.
Consumers Pessimistic About Personal Finances
Washington, DC, Sept. 8, 2009--Consumers say they are feeling far worse about their finances than they have in the last seven months, according to the Consumer Reports Index for September.
Congoleum's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reinstated
Mercerville, NJ, Sept. 8, 2009--A federal judge has reinstated the nearly six-year-old Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Congoleum Corp. and assumed control of the confirmation proceedings for the flooring maker's reorganization plan.
Uniboard NC Particleboard Plant Certified by FSC
Neumarkt, Germany, Sept. 8, 2009--Uniboard, a subsidiary of Pfleiderer AG recently had its particleboard plant in Moncure, N.C. certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Consumers Remain Cautious, Index Shows
New York, NY, Sept. 4, 2009--Although consumers' hopes for their local economies and personal finances improved in the past month, the most recent results of the RBC CASH Index rose by only 2.5 points.
India Carpet Expo Set Oct. 3-6
Varansi, India, Sept. 4, 2009--The next India Carpet Expo (ICE) will be held Oct. 3-6 in Sampurnanand Sanskrit University Ground at Varanasi.
Tender Offer for Armstrong Shares Below Market
Fort Worth, TX, September 3, 2009--Armor TPG Holdings is launching a tender offer to purchase up to 4,435,935 shares of common stock of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. for $22.31 per share in cash.