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Augusta, GA, December 12, 2006--Augusta's long-dormant Evergreen Nylon Recycling plant will be restarted early next year, creating up to 100 jobs and keeping nearly 70 million pounds of waste carpet out of regional landfills.
Dalton, GA, December 12, 2006--J&J Industries has said that Jim Jolly will step down as chief executive officer, effective December 11, 2006. Jolly, 65, whose father co-founded J&J, has been with the company for 40 years and has held the offices of chairm
Dalton, GA, December 12, 2006--Tandus Group, in the third quarter reported adjusted EBITDA that increased to $12.6 million from $6.8 million for the same period of last year.
London, England, December 11, 2006--The Financial Times has reported that Home Depot is preparing to spend $100 million on a majority stake in Chinese chain HomeWay in a deal that will be unveiled in China this week.
Clinton, SC, December 11, 2006--Four generations of the Anderson Family gathered Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the new Bob Anderson Design Center, named for the late owner of Anderson Hardwood.
Washington, DC, December 11, 2006--Existing-home sales, finishing the third-best year on record, are projected for 2006 at 6.47 million, a decline of 8.6 percent, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors.
Hong Kong, December 7, 2006--Techtronic Industries Co. said it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the Hoover floor care business from Whirlpool Corporation.
Washington, DC, December 7, 2006--Traffic at the nation’s major retail container ports is slowing down for the winter after hitting its annual peak.
Atlanta, GA, December 6, 2006--Home Depot Inc. said late Wednesday that it "routinely" backdated stock options.
Linwood, PA, December 6, 2006--Foamex International has named Stephen E. Markert, Jr. interim chief financial officer, effective immediately.