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Alabama Rug Maker Lays Off Workers

Scottsboro, AL, Feb. 6, 2009--Unconfirmed reports late Thursday indicated that rug maker Maples Industries, Jackson County's largest industrial employer, laid off part of its workforce Thursday afternoon.

Large California Builder Begins Restructuring

Irvine, CA, Feb. 6, 2009--John Laing Homes, a home builder in California with roots that date back to England of the mid-19th century, said Thursday it is has launched a restructuring that includes job cuts.

Fund Manager Says Dow Merger Still Possible

New York, NY, Feb. 5, 2009--Paulson & Co., the hedge fund run by billionaire John Paulson, urged Dow Chemical Co. to tap a $13 billion bridge loan to help complete its stalled takeover of Rohm & Haas Co.

Pulte Homes' Loss Less Than a Year Ago

Bloomfield Hills, MI, Feb. 4, 2009--Pulte Homes reported a fourth quarter net loss of $338.2 million, or $1.33 per share, compared with a $874.7 million net loss for the prior year fourth quarter, or $3.46 per share.

NAHB Expands Green Building Standards

Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2009--Today the National Association of Home Builders is expanding its green building guidelines to include a new certification standard covering remodeling projects.

Unemployment Rate Nearly Doubles in Dalton

Dalton, GA, Feb. 5, 2009--Unemployment in Dalton, the carpet capital of the world, has climbed faster than any other metropolitan area in the country except Elkhart-Goshen, Ind.

Yellow Pages Carpet Shopping Peaks This Month

Berkeley Heights, NJ, Feb. 4, 2009 — The Yellow Pages’ “Carpet and Rug Dealers” heading receives the highest usage levels in February and more than 43 million references annually, the company says.