Dow Chemical to Close Plants
Midland, MI, December 4, 2007--Dow Chemical Co said on Tuesday it would shut down a number of plants and eliminate about 1,000 jobs to cut costs and direct capital toward businesses with better growth prospects.
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Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, December 4, 2007--Chain-store sales were off 2% for the week of December 1, compared with the prior week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
Hoboken's Legal Problems Continue
Newark, NJ, December 4, 2007—Two former employees of Hoboken Wood Flooring LLC are suing the company.
ASID Foundation Prepares for 2008 Activities
Washington, DC, December 4, 2007--The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation has projects and scholarships on tap for next year..
Karastan Honors Billion Dollar Bill
Dalton, GA, December 4, 2007--Karastan's sales team was honored at the company’s national sales meeting November 13-16 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Karastan Gears Woven Rugs to Today's Interiors
Dalton, GA, December 4, 2007—Karastan is using new techniques that redefine the woven rug category.
FloorScapes Goals: Opening Opportunities
Phoenix, AZ, December 4, 2007--It’s called “Continuous Concept Renewal,” and it’s a core principle behind Mohawk Floorscapes.
Unusual Wood Products Showroom Opens in Oakland
Oakland, CA, November 30, 2007 – Longtime Bay Area wood products distributor EarthSource Forest Products/Plywood And Lumber Sales Inc. has opened a one-of-a-kind showroom.
Legacy Flooring Adds Complete Recycling Service
Toledo, OH, November 29, 2007 –Legacy Commercial Flooring of Toledo has added complete flooring recycling and carpet reclamation to its line of services.
Solutia Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Confirmed
St. Louis, MO, November 29, 2007—U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has confirmed Solutia Inc.’s plan of reorganization.