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US Plastic Lumber Files Chapter 11

Boca Raton, July 26--US Plastic Lumber, Corp. has filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Martha May Serve Sentence Early

New York, July 26--Martha Stewart is thinking about voluntarily starting her five-month prison sentence while still appealing her conviction, her lawyer said Monday.

CPSC and Pottery Barn Recall Rugs

Washington, July 26--The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Pottery Barn announced a voluntary recall of a rug imported from India.

Selling the Rug Culture

Philadelphia, PA, July 26--Even in this global economy, sometimes the cultural divide still separates East and West. Roy Maloumian understands the distinctions, and that understanding helps to drive his success, according to the Philadelphia Business Jour

Leggett & Platt 2Q Up 64%

Carthage, MO, July 23--Diversifed manufacturer Leggett & Platt's second-quarter sales improved 21% to $1.28 billion from $1.05 billion, with acquisitions contributing 7% of the growth.

Pergo Reports 1st Half 2004 Results

Trelleborg, Sweden, July 23—Pergo reported its results for the first six months of 2004. Sales during the period were SEK 1,417 M ($187.9M) (1,344), an increase of 13% compared with the year-earlier period after adjustment for currency effects.