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Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 16--A federal appeals court heard arguments on Friday over whether it should order the district court judge overseeing the asbestos-related bankruptcy cases of five large companies to step aside.
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Dec. 16--BASF and Ticona, the technical polymers business of Celanese AG, have reached an agreement under which BASF will acquire the nylon 6,6 business of Ticona.
Alexandria, VA, Dec. 16—Coverings announced today the call for entries to the 2004 Prism Stone in Architecture Awards honoring outstanding examples of architectural achievement in the use of natural stone.
Washington, DC, Dec. 16--Consumer prices fell for the first time in seven months in November.
Lancaster, PA, Dec. 15--A vacant city tract has a new owner but not a new use, as yet. Lancaster developer Robert A. Wolf II this week completed his purchase of a nearly 15-acre site from Armstrong World Industries for $1.5 million.
Morris Township, NJ, Dec. 16, 2003—Honeywell announced today that it expects 2004 earnings per share to range from $1.40 to $1.55.
New York, Dec. 15--The Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that conditions for New York manufacturers improved substantially in December.
Salt Lake City, UT, Dec. 13--Jim Taggart figured well-known Utah retailer Granite Furniture Co. was facing major problems when he got a call from Roger Richards, the grandson of its founder.
Washington, DC, Dec. 12--Wholesale prices retreated by 0.3% in November, pulled down by falling costs for gasoline, beef and cars, suggesting that the economy's resurgence isn't fanning inflation.
Columbus, OH, Dec. 12--Manufacturing could cease to exist unless trade practices and rising energy and health care costs are addressed, according to participants in yesterday's Ohio Manufacturing Summit, as reported by the Columbus Dispatch.