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Midland, MI, July 26--Effective August 15, 2005, the Dow Latex business is increasing the prices of all latex products sold into the carpet industry by US$0.03/lb (dry) in the United States and Canada.
Blairsville, IN, July 28--CQ Hardwood Finishers is building a 20,000-square-foot wood-finishing facility to provide final finishing to hardwood flooring for residential and commercial construction.
Washington, DC, July 27-- Thirty members of the National Retail Board of Directors today urged the House to pass legislation implementing the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement.
Toronto, ON, July 27--Supra Floors Inc., a manufacturer of innovative flooring products, has appointed Taiga Forest Products Ltd. of Burnaby B.C. exclusive distributor in Canada of its Subflor Advance and Subflor Supreme flooring for concrete.
Williamsburg, VA, July 28--Technology developed at the College of William and Mary, designed to reduce environmental hazards associated with PVC, is a step closer to the market, as a leading U.S. corporation has signed a license to commercialize a class o
Riverside, CA, July 27--Fleetwood Enterprises plans to double its mobile-home manufacturing space in the Inland Empire by leasing a 96,550-square-foot factory on 13 1/2 acres in Perris.
Dallas TX, July 27--Home builder Centex reported first quarter earnings that rose 32 percent, driven in part by an increase in home closings and selling prices, and it raised its full-year outlook.
Washington, DC, July 27—-Orders for durable goods increased 1.4% in June, according to the Commerce Department, the third straight strong monthly increase.
St. Louis, MO, July 26--Solutia Inc. has won Bankruptcy Court approval to enter into exclusive negotiations with a potential buyer for its affiliate, Astaris L.L.C. Solutia and FMC Corp.
Alexandria, VA, July 26--Although employment growth was slower for manufacturing firms this month than last, employers are have more difficulty finding skilled applicants to fill key positions.