Asian Producers: Equal Quality at One-Third the Pr
Beijing, China, January 4--Suppliers in mainland China, Taiwan and India feel their products now take on quality-conscious markets in Europe and North America.
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William Lyon Homes 4Q New Orders Off 35%
Newport Beach, CA, January 4--William Lyon Homes, a builder of single-family homes in California, Arizona and Nevada, on Monday said new home orders fell 35 percent for the fourth quarter, hurt by a lack of available product and fewer sales locations.
Dixie Doubled its Share Value in 2004
Chattanooga, TN, January 4—-The Dixie Group, a traditional, "old economy" Chattanooga-based company doubled its stock value in 2004 for the second consecutive year, according to the Chattanooga Times/Free Press.
ASCR 2005 Convention Features Cutting Edge Speaker
Millersville, MD, January 4--Critical issues facing owners and managers of cleaning and restoration firms will be under the microscope at the 60th annual convention of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration.
Chain Stores Sales Up Last Week
New York, NY, January 4--Chain store retail sales rose a bit in the latest week due to post-Christmas shopping, a report said on Tuesday.
VPI Sells Last Operating Business
Sheboygan, WI, January 4--VPI L.L.C. said Monday that it has sold its floor products division -- its last remaining operating unit -- to a group that includes the division's general manager and former management of an Iowa spice company.
Pace of Manufacturing Growth Accelerates
Tempe, AZ, January 4--The pace of growth at U.S. factories picked up in December, boosted by an increase in new orders and despite a decline in employment, a report showed on Monday.
UK Largest Underlay Company on the Block
Rossendale, England, January 3-- Britain's biggest maker of underlay for carpets and laminate floors has been put up for sale by venture capitalist Rutland Partners.
Pakistani Government May Provide $3B in Export Ref
Lahore, Pakistan, January 3--Punjab Minister for Investment, Industries and Commerce Muhammad Ajmal Cheema has said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is willing to provide up to $3 billion worth of export refinancing to small and medium exporters.
Cedar Flooring, for the Closet
Huntington, WV, January 3-- Cedar is an especially aromatic wood and has other benefits too. Moths hate cedar, making the material an excellent choice for hope chests and closet flooring, according to the Huntington, West Virginia Herald-Dispatch.