Välinge Scores Another Patent Victory
Viken, Sweden - September 22, 2005 -- The recent victory at the European patent Office (EPO) once again shows that Välinge's patents are important, new and inventive.
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Leading Indicators Off 0.2%
New York, NY, September 22, 2005 -- The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index decreased 0.1 percent in August.
Armstrong's SR VP of Human Resources Angello L
Lancaster, PA September 22, 2005 -— According to the Lancaster New Era, the executive in charge of human relations at Armstrong World Industries has left the company.
Milliken 180 Walls Awarded GreenGuard Certificatio
Atlanta, GA, September 22, 2005 -- The Greenguard Environmental Institute awards Milliken & Company's 180 Walls(TM) with Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification.
Foamex Receives Court Approval of First Day Motion
Linwood, PA, September 21, 2005--Foamex said it has received approval from the Bankruptcy Court for the company's "first day" motions that will enable its operations to proceed smoothly and without interruption throughout its reorganization case.
Forbo Increases Prices
Hazleton, PA, September 21, 2005--Effective November 1, 2005, Forbo Flooring North America will have a 3-5% price increase on all products and sundry items. The increase was brought on by an increase in production costs, transportation costs and fuel cost
Time to Register and Make Plans For Surfaces 2006
Dallas, TX, September 21, 2005--Surfaces 2006, which takes place January 31 – February 3, is already on pace to be the biggest event to date.
NRF Projects 5% Growth in Holiday Sales
Washington, DC, September 21, 2005--On the heels of the strongest holiday season in five years, retailers can expect moderate holiday sales growth this year.
OnLine Help-Wanted Ads Up in August
New York, NY, September 21, 2005--The number of new online job ads rose to 2,130,000 in the month of August, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series™.
Perpetual Machine Acquires Lessco
Dalton GA, September 21, 2005--Perpetual Machine Company (PMC) announced the completion of the asset acquisition of Lessco, a Dalton-based manufacturer of carpet, rug and textile manufacturing equipment.