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New-Home Sales Slide Again

Washington, Jan. 28--New-home sales dropped for a second straight month in December, but also turned in a strong showing for all of 2003.

Durable Orders Stay Flat

Washington, Jan. 28--In a report that could moderate the outlook for a manufacturing rebound, the U.S. Commerce Department said new orders for durable goods were flat during December from the month before, after falling 2.3% during November.

Invista Sale Boosts DuPont’s 4th Quarter Earnings

Wilmington, DL, Jan. 27--DuPont provided an encouraging outlook for its business this year when it reported Tuesday a higher fourth-quarter profit that was boosted by a one-time gain on the sale of its synthetic-fiber unit.

CARE Announces Availability of Grants for Carpet R

Dalton, GA - January 27, 2004 - The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), the industry-led effort to reduce the flow of waste carpet to landfills in the United States, has announced its second grant cycle

Ohio Grants Tax Break for Formica's Relocation

Cincinnati, Jan. 27--The state has approved a tax break worth at least $600,000 to persuade Formica Corp. to move its 21-person corporate headquarters from New Jersey to downtown Cincinnati.

Consumer Confidence Bounces Back

New York, Jan. 27--Consumer confidence rebounded in January to its best level since the summer of 2002, although concerns about the labor market lingered.

North Carolina Counties Compete to Lure Unilin

Greensboro, NC, Jan. 23--A maker of laminate flooring is considering several Triad sites for an expansion that would create 330 jobs and add $80 million to the local economy.

Lumber Liquidators Keeps Growing

Richmond, VA, Jan. 26--Thomas Sullivan built his multimillion-dollar business on a pile of discarded wood, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Interface Looks to Refinance Debt

Atlanta, GA, Jan. 26--Interface, Inc. today announced that it has commenced a private offering of $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes due in 2014.

Flooring Adventures Launches CenturyAVX Avation Fl

Richmond, VA, Jan. 26--CenturyAVX solid vinyl floor tile was introduced today by Flooring Adventures.