U.S. Xpress to Sell its Airport-to-Airport Busines
Chattanooga, TN, May 31--Freight forwarder U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. said Tuesday it would sell its airport-to-airport operations and customer list to Forward Air Corp for $12.75 million in cash.
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Q.E.P. Delays Release of 4Q Results
Boca Raton, FL, May 31--Q.E.P. said that it will not be able to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year, ended February 28, 2005, as planned on May 31, 2005.
Chicago PMI Off in May
Chicago, IL, May 31-- Business activity in the Chicago region fell to its lowest level since June 2003, according to the Chicago Purchasing Manager's index released Tuesday.
Italian Ceramic Tile Producers Announce 2004 Produ
Sassuolo, Italy, May 31--The Italian industry of ceramic tiles confirmed a substantial production of ceramic tiles in 2004, with 589.2 million square metres produced.
The HALI Fair Features Carpets, Textiles and Triba
London, England, May 31--The HALI Fair, June 9 to 19, 2005, now features Design•Zone for contemporary carpets and textiles.
DriTac Intros Engineered Wood Adhesive Repair Kit
Brooklyn, NY, May 31--DriTac Adhesive Group is presenting its Professional Adhesive Repair Kit for Engineered Wood Flooring as the ultimate repair solution for hollow spots, endlifting and loose areas.
Polyurethane JV Slated for China
Lehigh Valley, PA, May 27--Continuing to expand on its commitment to the China market, Air Products announced today that it has formed a joint venture named Air Products Shanfeng with a leading Chinese chemicals supplier.
Facts on the Senate Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, May 27--Key provisions of a U.S. Senate bill to take asbestos injury claims out of the courts and pay them from a $140 billion privately-financed fund.
Armstrong Wins Five ADEX Awards for Design Excelle
Lancaster, PA, May 27--Armstrong Residential and Commercial Floor Products were awarded five Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) – including three platinum and two Gold – for products spanning excellence in resilient and wood designs.
Personal Income Up 0.7%, Spending Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, May 27--Personal income rose 0.7% in April, while consumer spending rose 0.6%, according to the Commerce Department.