Artificial Turf Takes Root
Hackensack, NJ, May 23--Workmen are applying the finishing touches to a newly installed artificial-turf athletic field behind the Lodi Municipal Building, according to NorthJersey.com.
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Russian Home Textile Fair Draws 70,000
Moscow, Russia, May 23--The 24th Federal Fair for Home Textiles and Apparel fabrics was organised by "TextileExpo", Russia from March 22-25, 2005 in Russia.
S&S Mills Offering Free Carpet Kits
Dalton, GA, May 23--S&S Mills, manufacturer and direct seller of discount carpets, is now offering carpet buyers free sample kits of their full range of discount carpets.
WarmlyYours Named Shaw Flooring Alliance Preferred
Buffalo Grove, IL, May 20--WarmlyYours has announced its new status as the preferred vendor of electric floor warming for Shaw Flooring Alliance.
Carpet Dealers Receive Free Stainmaster Training S
Atlanta, GA, May 20--Stainmaster carpet awarded free customized sales training sessions to three carpet dealers at Surfaces 2005.
Home Depot Closing 15 Expo Stores
Atlanta, GA. May 20--Home Depot announced earlier this week it plans to close about one-third of its Expo home decor stores, eliminating about 2,000 jobs.
Senate Focus on Veto Question Delays Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, May 20—-The bill to establish a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund has been slowed by a Senate fight over approving judges but supporters are pressing ahead and even one critic of the legislation said on Thursday he expected it to cle
Philadelphia Fed Business Index Declines
Philadelphia, PA, May 20--The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported that manufacturers in its region saw a sharp slowdown in growth and employment in May, though an easing of inflation pressures lessened the blow.
Tricycle Intros Apso Jet Set
Chattanooga, TN, May 20--Apso announces the release of a new evolution in product development for interiors manufacturers, the Apso Jet Set.
Jury Seeks DuPont Teflon Documents
Wilmington, DL, May 20--DuPont said a federal grand jury is seeking documents on a chemical used to make Teflon nonstick coatings that has been the subject of safety concerns.