Lanxess Plans its Launch
Leverkusen, Germany, December 6-- Bayer is to spin off its chemicals and plastics activities in early 2005 under the name Lanxess. It will start with 67% of its activities in profit and an inherited debt of EUR 1.5 bn.
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Howard Tibbals’ World's Smallest Circus Finds
Sarasota, FL, December 6--The "Greatest Show on Earth" in Howard Tibbals' world is also the smallest, with its diminutive circus acts, tiny spectators and a "big" top that measures just about 4 feet tall, according to the Lakeland, Florida Ledger.
Survey: Most CEOs Say Flexibility and Adapting to
New York, NY December 6--Most CEOs say flexibility and adaptability to change are the major keys to staying competitive, according to a study released today by The Conference Board and sponsored by Heidrick and Struggles and PeopleSoft.
Tulsa Retailer Gets New Look
Tulsa, OK, December 6--A face-lift at a Tulsa furniture store is expected to be completed by year's end.
2004 Bankruptcy Filings Down
Alexandria, VA, December 6--The total number of bankruptcies filed in federal courts declined 2.6 percent in the 12-month period ending September 30, 2004, according to data released today by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Employers Add 112,000 Jobs in October, Unemploymen
Washington, DC. December 3--Employers added 112,000 workers in November, less than the 200,000 that economists has expected, but the jobless rate dropped to 5.4 percent from 5.5 percent, according to the Labor Department.
Wal-Mart Launches Ad Blitz
Bentonville, AR , December 3--Wal-Mart, stung by a lackluster start to the holiday shopping season, said Thursday it is launching a new advertising campaign to remind its customers of its low prices.
ASCR Convention to Focus on Critical Business Issu
Millersville, MD, December 2--The 60th annual meeting of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration won’t resemble the first 59 in many respects.
Three Former Kmart Executives Charged with Fraud
Washington, DC, December 3--Three former Kmart executives and representatives of several major vendors were charged on Thursday with fraudulently accounting for $24 million of profit before the retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2002.
CRI Working In a Collaboration with NASA
Atlanta, GA, December 2-- After years of working together to enhance a hand held chemical analyzer, NASA and KeyMaster Technologies have created a device that can both function as a quality control tool for parts destined for the Space Shuttle and help le