Producer Prices Rise Slightly
Washington, Jan. 14--Producer prices rose only slightly in December, backing the Federal Reserve's view that inflation remains tame and that the central bank can afford to keep interest rates low for much of 2004.
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Major Corporations Pledge Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Washington, DC, Jan. 13--3M, International Paper, and Interface are among ten corporations announcing targets today to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under EPA's 'Climate Leaders'.
Invista Sale To Koch On Track
Camden, SC, Jan. 14--The process of selling Invista, formerly DuPont Textiles & Interiors, to Wichita, KS based Koch Industries is progressing smoothly, Invista and Koch officials said this week, according to the Camden Chronicle Independent.
Group Puts Anti Free Trade Messages On South Carol
Columbia, SC, Jan. 13--Billboards in the state's largest cities are prodding voters in the Feb. 3 Democratic primary to make trade policy a top issue, according to The State, Columbia, SC.
Home Depot to Open Distribution Center in Hagersto
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 13--The Home Depot Inc. will open a distribution center just outside Hagerstown, adding about 230 jobs to a county that's had recent success luring some well-known corporations to the western side of the state.
Q.E.P. Acquires Two Overseas Tool Firms
Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 13--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. today announced that it has acquired the assets of two overseas companies: Vitrex Ltd. of England and Purchistics of Dublin, Ireland.
ANSI Approves NALFA Standard Update
Washington, DC, Jan. 13--The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) recently announced that its newly revised and upgraded LF-01-2003 standard for laminate flooring has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
NALFA To Sponsor 2004 ISO Flooring Conference
Washington, DC, Jan. 13--The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) was recently named a sponsor of the 2004 ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Flooring Conference.
Pergo Names Two New Distributors
Raleigh, NC, Jan. 12--Pergo has added two new distributors to its Midwest network.
Ernest Hemingway Collection To Launch At Surfaces
New York, NY, Jan. 12--Two hundred SKUs in tile, stone, wood and metal that suggest the masculinity and durability of the man himself will mark the introduction of flooring from the Ernest Hemingway Collection at Surfaces 2004.