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Iran's Carpet, Handicrafts Exports Ahead of Ta

Tehran, Sept. 22-- Export of carpets and handicrafts in the first five months of the year was 55 percent ahead of the target set in the Third Five-Year Economic Development Plan.

Georgia-Pacific Weighs Sale of Distribution Divisi

Georgia-Pacific said it is considering a sale of its $3.8 billion building products distribution division, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

California Firm Offers Bulletproof Ceramic Tile

Goleta, CA, Sept. 22—A California company has developed and patented a line of ceramic tiles which look pretty -- and can withstand a hail of AK-47 bullets, according to Santa Barbara News-Press.

More on Armstrong’s Plan to Halt Its Lancaster Ste

Lancaster, PA, Sept. 22--Armstrong World Industries Inc. said Wednesday it would stop making residential stenciled flooring at its Lancaster plant, triggering another round of layoffs there, according to the Lancaster New Era.

Home Depot Expects Grasso To Remain On Its Board

Atlanta, GA, Sept. 18--Home Depot said it expects former New York Stock Exchange chairman and chief executive Dick Grasso to serve out his term on the company's board until it expires next May.

Prices Drop For Coverings 2004

Alexandria, VA, Sept. 19--The five sponsoring organizations of Coverings, together with the event's new show management team, have announced a 26% reduction in cost for material handling for exhibitors.

Green Power Group Works To Develop Green Energy So

Washington, DC, Sept. 19--The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the 12 members of its Green Power Market Development Group today announced 97 megawatts (MW) of groundbreaking green power deals. The purchases include the largest corporate fuel cell and r