Unilin Extends its Action in Australia
Wielsbeke, Belgium, November 29, 2005 – On November 25, 2005 Unilin filed a new Australian patent action before the New South Wales District Registry of the Federal Court of Australia.
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SBIC’s Sustainable Perspectives to Kick Off Super
Washington, DC, November 29, 2005--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council will present “Sustainable Perspectives: Weathering the Storm" at SBIC’s Super Thursday.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, November 29, 2005--Chain store retail sales fell 0.7 percent in the week ended November 26, compared with 1.0 percent rise the previous week, the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS said in a joint report.
Dow Latex Debuts of New Carpet Latex Website
Midland MI, November 30, 2005--The Dow Latex business of The Dow Chemical Company announced today the debut of its new website, www.dowcarpetlatex.com, dedicated to meet the needs of the carpet industry.
Coverings Calls for Entries for 2006 Prism Stone A
Alexandria, VA, November 29, 2005--Prize money totaling $19,000 will be awarded to those architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers, installers and other professionals who submit the winning entries in the 2006 PRISM Stone in Ar
Asthma Society of Canada Launches Certification Pr
Toronto, Ontario, November 28, 2005--The Asthma Society of Canada announced the launch of a product and environmental certification program to assist consumers in choosing products that are more suitable for people affected by asthma and associated allerg
Congress Boosts Funding for Textile Research
Springhouse, PA, November 28, 2005--The U.S. Congress has appropriated $13 million to support the National Textile Center (NTC).
New Zealand’s Feltex Names new CEO
Wellington, New Zealand, November 28, 2005--Feltex has appointed Peter Thomas as its new chief executive officer, according to the New Zealand Herald.
Hoover to Close Extractor Production Line
North Canton, OH, November 28, 2005-- A Hoover Co. production line that makes machines used to clean floors and carpets will shut down, likely eliminating 275 jobs by year end as the company's parent shifts work to lower cost plants.
Holiday Weekend Sees Sales Near $28 Billion
Washington, DC, November 28, 2005--The ceremonial kickoff to the holiday season began with a great deal of fanfare as 145 million shoppers flooded stores and the Internet hunting for popular electronics, clothing, and books.