Omnova Solutions Completes Eliokem Deal
Fairlawn, OH, Dec. 10, 2010 -- Omnova Solutions said it has completed its acquisition of specialty chemicals manufacturer Eliokem International from AXA Private Equity.
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Exports Strongest in More Than Two Years
Washington, DC, Dec. 10, 2010 -- The U.S. trade deficit declined more than forecast in October on a weaker dollar that spurred more exports, according to the Commerce Department.
Wholesale Inventories Climb in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 10, 2010 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose more than expected in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Bentley Prince Street Wins WRAP Award Again
Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 9, 2010 -- Bentley Prince Street is one of 285 California businesses and nonprofit organizations to be named a 2010 Waste Reduction Award Program (WRAP) winner.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Dec. 9, 2010 -- Initial jobless claims fell by 17,000 last week to 421,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Home Values Down $1.7 Trillion This Year
Seattle, WA, Dec. 9, 2010 -- Home in the U.S. are expected to be worth $1.7 trillion less in 2010 than they were worth last year, according to real estate website Zillow.
Beaulieu Sets Winter Show Schedule
Dalton, GA, Dec. 9, 2010 –- Beaulieu of America has set its schedule of winter shows for 2011.
Desso Looking at Biomass To Power Manufacturing
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, Dec. 9, 2010 -- European carpet manufacturer Desso is exploring whether biomass digestion could allow the company to operate manufacturing on renewable energy.
Valinge Has Good Year Winning U.S. Patents
Viken, Sweden, Dec. 9, 2010 -- Välinge said that its number of U.S. patents increased from 38 to 59 this year.
Foreclosures Could Set Record This Year
Irvine, CA, Dec. 9, 2010 -- RealtyTrac said more than 3 million households could receive some sort of foreclosure notice this year, up from last year's all-time high of 2.8 million.