Urban Bamboo Farms Idea Wins Sustainable Design Co
Chicago, IL, Jan. 26--A novel plan to grow bamboo on polluted lots in Chicago known as brownfields is a winner in a new sustainable design competition, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Weyerhaeuser's Fourth Quarter Profit Down
Federal Way, WA, Jan. 23--Weyerhaeuser Co. said fourth-quarter profit fell 27% from the year-earlier period, when timberland sales brought in more revenue.
CRI Teams Up To Help in Search for Missing Childre
Dalton, GA, Jan. 26--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has teamed up with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in an effort to assist the organization in its quest to find missing kids.
Slocan, Lousiana Pacific Set to Build OSB Plant
Vancouver, BC, Jan. 23--Slocan Forest Products Ltd and Louisiana-Pacific will begin construction this spring on a C$200 million oriented strand board mill.
CRI Names New Sustainability Director
Dalton, GA, Jan. 23--Werner Braun, president of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), has announced that Robert Peoples, Ph.D., has agreed to join the CRI staff as Director of Sustainability.
Formica Pension Pay Awry
Cincinnati, OH, Jan. 23--Several hundred retirees of Formica Corp. have been notified by the company they've received incorrect pension payments.
Surfaces Taps INSTALL Leader for Town Hall Panel
Kansas City, MO, Jan. 22--David T. Meberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Carpet and a member of the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) Labor-Management Committee, will serve as the installation expert at the Su
Penney Cuts 475 Jobs
Plano, TX, Jan. 23--J.C. Penney said late Thursday that it will eliminate at least 475 jobs as it closes down a telemarketing facility, restructures corporate headquarters and reins in marketing expenses.
Pakistan Carpets Do Well at Atlanta & Domotex
Lahore, Pakistan, Jan. 23--Pakistani carpets did well at both the Atlanta market and Domotex last week, according to Pakistan Press International.
DuPont CFO Pfeiffer to Lead Invista
Wilmington, DE, Jan. 23--DuPont Co. Chief Financial Officer Gary Pfeiffer will assume operating responsibility for the Invista unit until the completion of the unit's sale to Koch Industries Inc.