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Millstone Buys Former Ponderosa Mouldings Plant

Bend, OR, May 11--Millstone Industries, manufacturer of nationally distributed niche wood products, announced Monday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the former Ponderosa Mouldings building in Redmond from Jeld-Wen.

Asbestos Negotiations With Retired Judge Unsuccess

Washington, DC, May 11--Progress was made during months of talks to achieve an asbestos-lawsuit reform bill that would establish a trust fund to handle all claims, but the head of the American Insurance Association said it has reached the point of being "

Invista to Increase Nylon Yarn Prices

Geneva, Switzerland, May 11--Fiber maker Invista has announced an across-the-board price increase for its nylon yarn products in the United States and Canada, according to a report from just-style.com.

Domesticated Tree Crops May Be Future of Forestry

West Lafayette, IN, May 11--The trees of the future may stem from advances in gene discovery research at Purdue University that could lead to domesticated trees, the forestry equivalent of crop plants like corn and soybeans.

Recycled PET Shortage Looms

Arlington, VA, May 11--The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) is launching a campaign to generate awareness, committed action, and noteworthy results in reversing the waning North American plastic container recycling rate.

Shaw Recalls Carpet

Dalton, GA, May. 10--Shaw Industries in Dalton, GA Friday recalled 125 pieces of its Tuftex Wall-to-Wall carpet because it could be a fire hazard.