Durable Goods Orders Up 2.5% in February
Washington, D.C., Mar. 24--The Commerce Department reported today that orders for durable goods rose by 2.5% last month.
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Invista Investment Opens New Opportunities in UK
Newcastle, UK, Mar. 24--Invista, formerly known as DuPont Textiles and Interiors, recently opened its new North Area Control Centre at Wilton.
Invista’s Seaford Nylon Plant Has Potential to Gro
Seaford, DE, Mar. 24--As the DuPont Co. prepares to close a deal to sell its fibers unit to Koch Industries Inc., the future of its Seaford nylon plant is again in question.
Asbestos Bill to Come to Senate in April
Washington, D.C., Mar. 24--Senate staff are preparing a bill to reform the asbestos litigation system, and plan to bring it to the floor on April 19, an aide to Senate Republican Leader Bill Frist said.
Mohawk Unveils New “Rewards Plus” Promotion
Dalton, GA, Mar. 24--Mohawk has made major changes in how it implements its core group of retail salesperson promotions, placing them under one umbrella program: Mohawk "Rewards Plus."
Armstrong Hosts Manufacturing Summit
Lancaster, PA, Mar. 24--Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell yesterday addressed more than 200 participants in a Manufacturing Summit at Armstrong World Industries Inc.
US Companies Still Forecasting Higher Profits
New York, NY, Mar. 23--Corporate America provided Wall Street with another batch of sunny earnings outlooks last week, led by forecasts from larger companies.
Home Depot Launching Online Gift Registry
Atlanta, GA, Mar. 23--Home Depot is going the way of retailers like Crate & Barrel and Macy's by offering an online gift registry.
Lowe's Adding 600 Workers in Mooresville
Mooreville, NC, Mar. 23--Lowe's Companies Inc. is expanding its Mooresville base to add 600 more workers, the home improvement retailer announced.
UK Company Commissions £5M Tire Recycling Plant
Stalybridge, UK, Mar. 23--Sims Recycling Solution has commissioned a £5 million tire granulating plant in Stalybridge, Manchester, which can process 35,000 tonnes of tires a year.