New Interlocking Exercise Mat Rolled Out
Temple City, CA, June 16--The Tatami interlocking floor mat is new generation and comfortable flooring for yoga, martial arts and Exercise schools.
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Wellman to Take $24M Charge in Lawsuit Settlement
Shrewsbury, NJ, June 16--Wellman Inc on Wednesday said it would record a pretax charge of $24 million in the 2005 second quarter to cover the cost of a lawsuit settlement.
Ilva's Paesina Collection Offers Modern Porcel
Coconut Grove, FL, June 16--Modern décor continues to grow in popularity in homes and businesses nationwide, and Ilva S.A. - the Argentine manufacturer of porcelain tile - has introduced its Paesina Collection as a reflection of that style.
Group Mobilizes To Stop Asbestos Legislation
Washington, DC, June 16--The Coalition for Asbestos Reform (C.A.R.), a group of small and medium sized businesses and major insurance companies, announced today that it has engaged a team to educate U.S. businesses and policymakers about the serious flaws
Beige Book: Economy Expanding
Washington, DC, June 16--The economy expanded across the nation from mid-April through May as tourism, real estate, and manufacturing strengthened and the job market improved nationwide, according to the Federal Reserve’s beige book survey.
Tandus Announces 1Q Financials
Dalton, GA, June 15--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., and Subsidiaries, announced its financial results for the first quarter (13 weeks) ended April 30, 2005.
Housing Starts Up in May
Washington, DC, June 16--Housing starts rose 0.2% in May to a seasonally adjusted 2.009 million annualized units from April's revised 2.005 million, according to the Commerce Department.
Interforest OKs Tentative Labor Agreement
Darlington, PA, June 15--A spokeswoman from Interforest, Ltd., announced a tentative agreement Tuesday with union workers, who have been on strike since May 8.
CPI Drops 0.1% in May
Washington, DC, June 15—-The consumer price index fell 0.1 percent in May after rising 0.5 percent in April, according to the Labor Department. The core index, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.1 percent in May.
Fire Guts Carpet Warehouse In Orlando
Orlando, FL, June 15--A three-alarm fire gutted a tile and carpet warehouse in northwest Orange County, sending plumes of smoke that could be seen for miles around, according to the Orlando Sentinel.