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Washington, DC, January 23, 2006--Reacting today to a Chinese bank official’s claim that the value of his nation’s currency, the yuan, is set by market forces, National Association of Manufacturers president (NAM) John Engler characterized the statement a
New York, NY, January 23, 2006-- Reflecting a year-end seasonal slowdown in recruitment activity, overall online job demand declined in 21 of the top 28 U.S. metropolitan areas.
Atlanta, GA, January 23, 2006-–Simply Floored, an Atlanta flooring company that brings the store to your home, has launched its new online Virtual Decorator to help consumers with the floor purchasing process.
Clarion, PA, January 23, 2006--A top official with the Clarion fiberboard plant said this week the company remains committed to the area despite the loss of the local railroad system.
Frankfurt, Germany, January 23, 2006--Ford Motor Co., intends to cut the number of its suppliers around the world to around 800 over the next few years from about 2,500 now.
Calhoun, GA, January 2006--Mannington Commercial introduces the highperformance textured loop carpet, Baracoa, available in modular and broadloom.
Bonita Springs, FL--The new Taylor Carpet One store that opened its doors this past week will be managed by a man who grew up in the carpet business.
Frankfurt, Germany, January 23, 2006--One of America’s most profiled suppliers of consumer products, including furniture, flooring, lighting, window coverings, beddings and socks, is now eyeing new markets in Asia, including Malaysia.
Reston, VA, January 23, 2006--ComScore Networks released year-to-date consumer spending figures, which showed that online non-travel spending is up 33 percent for the first three weeks in January 2006.
Cleveland, OH, January 20, 2006--Sherwin-Williams Co., raised its fourth-quarter earnings forecast on better-than-expected sales, sending its shares up more than 4 percent.