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Forbo-Nairn Says Harmful Micro-Organisms Can’t Bre

Kirkcaldy, Scotland, December 10--Forbo-Nairn said research indicated that MRSA and other harmful micro-organisms cannot live or breed on its Marmoleum.

S&P Ups Lowe's Ratings

New York, NY, December 10--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today raised its long-term ratings on Lowe's Cos. Inc. (LOW) to 'A+' from 'A'. The outlook is stable. The 'A-1' short-term ratings on the company were affirmed.

Sumitomo Enters PVC Recycling Business

Tokyo, Japan, December 10--Sumitomo Corporation has announced its entry into the recycling business with the allocation of new shares to a third-party from Refineverse Inc., a polyvinyl chloride interior waste material recycling venture business.

Forbo Board Member to Step Down, May Increase Inve

Eglisau/Zurich, Switzerland, December 10--The Board of Directors of Forbo announced that Michael Pieper has stepped down from his directorship at Forbo Holding effective immediately.

Producer Prices Rise 0.5% in November

Washington, DC, December 10—The producer price index rose 0.5 percent in November, after a 1.7% increase the October, according to a Labor Department report.

Study: China's Building Materials Market Set f

Dublin, Ireland, December 13-- Research and Markets has announced the addition of China Building Materials Market to their offering.

Shaw Unit Completes Final Run of PVC

Dalton, GA, December 9--Shaw Industries Inc. ran its last production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) carpet backing on December 8. The PVC production line will be replaced with new tile manufacturing equipment designed to increase capacity while decreasing en