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Bristol, VA, December 13, 2005--Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner announced that Universal Fiber Systems, a leading producer of fibers and yarns for carpet, upholstery, automotive, industrial and other textile applications, will invest $8 million to expand
Lancaster, PA, December 13, 2005--Armstrong Commercial Floor Products announced design extensions for both its Timberline and Standard Excelon (Imperial Texture and MultiColor) commercial resilient flooring lines.
Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--Retail sales came in weaker than expected in November as gains at department stores and specialty clothing stores slowed significantly, a worrisome development at the start of the holiday shopping season.
New York, NY, December 13, 2005--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as consumers stepped up their shopping with just under two weeks left before the holidays arrive, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia, December 13, 2005--A management buyout of Tascot Templeton Carpets, East Devonport, means 175 workers will keep their jobs this Christmas.
London, England, December 13, 2005--Carpet retailer Carpetright rolled out an 18.9% decline in first-half profit as it struggles against challenging market conditions,
Midland, MI, December 13, 2005--The Dow Chemical Co., announced that William S. Stavropoulos will retire as chairman of the board, effective April 1, 2006. Dow's Board of Directors has elected Andrew N. Liveris, president and chief executive officer (
Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--The housing market for 2005 is headed for a fifth consecutive annual record, and sales in 2006 are expected to be the second best year ever, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, a California firm, is the recipient of the 2006 AIA Architecture Firm Award.
Wichita, KS, December 13, 2005--Koch Forest Products Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., said Monday it granted a four-day extension for its tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Georgia-Pacific Corp.