IICRC Launches New Web Site
Vancouver, WA, September 10--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has launched a new Web site: http://www.certifiedcleaners.org.
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UK Companies Launch PVC Recycling Plan
Kidlington, England, September 10--Companies in the Thames Valley area are being encouraged to participate in a pilot PVC plastics recycling project backed by the British Plastics Federation (BPF).
Wear-Dated, Carpet One Team Up for Online Training
Kennesaw, GA, September 9--Wear-Dated carpet fiber has teamed up with Carpet One University to launch a training module focusing on the Wear-Dated carpet fiber brand and warranty.
Internacional de Ceramica to Delist from NYSE
Chihuahau, Mexico, September 9--At meetings held on September 7, the shareholders of Internacional de Ceramica, S.A. de C.V. approved a proposition to delist the company's securities from the New York Stock Exchange.
Unifi Announces Timing of Kinston Facility Acquisi
Greensboro NC, September--Unifi, Inc. announced that the previously publicized acquisition of the Invista polyester filament manufacturing assets located in Kinston, N.C. is scheduled to close on or about September 30, 2004.
UK’s Floors-2-Go 1H Earnings Up Sharply
Birmingham, England, September 3--Floors-2-Go laid down its maiden first-half figures yesterday with turnover up 124 per cent from pounds 15.6 million to pounds 34.9 million, according to the Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd.
India's Ceramic Industry to Boost Exports
ceramic industry has received approval from Government of India for an initiative to boost exports of ceramic and related products to countries such as Mexico, the UK, and the US.
2Q Productivity Up 2.5%
Washington, DC, September 2--Productivity grew at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.5% during the second quarter of 2004, the slowest pace in 18 months, the Labor Department said. The growth rate had previously been estimated at 2.9%.
Spartech to Buy 3 VPI Units for $83.5 M
St. Louis, MO, September 2--Spartech Corp. has agreed to acquire three divisions of Sheboygan, Wis.-based VPI LLC for about $83.5 million.
Americhem Announces Name Change
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, September 2--Americhem, Inc, a manufacturer of color concentrates and specialty dispersions for the fibers and plastics industry, has changed the name of its Dalton subsidiary, Extruded Colors, Inc., to Americhem Dalton Subsidiary Inc.