Commerce Secretary Sees GDP Growth at 3.5%
Warsaw, Poland, January 24, 2006--Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez told a meeting with U.S. investors during his visit to Poland, the U.S. economy should keep on growing at around 3.5 percent.
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Rockland Recalls 50 Employees
Monon, IN, January 24, 2006--Rockland Flooring is issuing recall notices to employees who were laid off last October, when production orders shrank.
Coverings To Offer Free Seminars
Alexandria, VA, January 24, 2006--Coverings 2006 announced recently that attendees in Orlando (April 4-7) can choose among more than a dozen free seminars on topics such as inventory, employees and showroom design.
Wellman Hikes Price on Polyester Staple Fiber
Fort Mill, SC, January 24, 2006--Wellman, Inc., announced that, effective with March 5, 2006 shipments, it will increase the price of all polyester staple fiber by 4 cents/lb.
Bill to Amend Toxic Substances and Control Act Int
Washington, DC, January 24, 2006—Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Environment and Hazardous Materials subcommittee, introduced legislation to amend the Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), to make it consistent with three internationa
Spector: Senate Asbestos Bill Debate Set for Febru
Washington, DC, January 24, 2006--Senate floor debate on a bill to create a $140 billion fund to compensate asbestos victims will begin on Feb. 6, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter said on Tuesday.
Kronotex Protects Its Sellers from Lawsuits
Barnwell, S.C., January, 2006--KronoGroup Switzerland, parent of Kronotex USA, announced a unique licensing agreement with the holders of patents for glueless, click installation, shielding Kronotex customers from patent-infringement lawsuits.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, January 24, 2006--Chain store sales edged higher in the latest week, possibly because of gift card redemptions, according to a report on Tuesday.
Montana Retailer Gets Major Makeover
Billings, MT, January 23, 2006--Montana Flooring Liquidators owner Jeff Barth will still be recognized in his wacky television commercials, but his store will soon undergo a major makeover.
Tarkett Residential Announces New Appointments
Whitehall, PA, January 23, 2006--To support its worldwide and North American growth initiatives, Tarkett recently announced a shift in responsibilities in its sales and marketing organization.