Solutia To Restructure Debt
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 16--Solutia, Inc. today announced that it has initiated discussions with its bondholders concerning a restructuring of the company's debt and obligations.
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Mohawk Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Dalton, GA, Oct. 16--Coca-Cola, Hershey’s, Disney, Moon Pie—brand names you know and love. The Mohawk brand is older than any of them.
Honeywell Nylon Restructures Its Operations
Richmond, VA, Oct. 15--Honeywell Nylon today announced the proposed undertaking of three simultaneous actions that would impact its nylon fiber manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County, VA.
Retail Sales Decline by 0.2 Percent
Washington, Oct. 15--Retail sales fell for the first time in five months in September, driven down by a decline in the auto sector. Retail sales declined 0.2%, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Interface Receives First Environmentally Preferabl
Atlanta, Oct. 14--Interface Flooring Systems has received the industry's first third-party certification for an Environmentally Preferable Product for carpet, awarded by Scientific Certification Systems.
New Nebraska Furniture Mart Slated for Washington
Everett, WA, Oct 15--Executives from International Speedway Corp. a Florida company that develops racetracks for NASCAR and other motor-sports organizations, is returning to Washington this week to continue researching potential sites for a racetrack.
Oregon Zoo Elephants Get Rubber Floor
Portland, Oct. 15--Elephants at the Oregon Zoo have a new bounce in their step, thanks to nearly 51-thousand dollars in federal grants.
Martha Visits New Nebraska Furniture Mart Store
Kansas City, KS, Oct. 14--Martha Stewart talked briefly to the media about her legal troubles and her fans at a furniture store Friday.
Milliken To Close Two Textile Plants
Saluda, SC, Oct. 14--Textile maker Milliken and Co. says it will close two plants and cut roughly 240 jobs--a major blow to a textile stalwart that's been in the forefront of trying to protect the nation's textile industry, according to the Greenv
Home Depot Renovates Web Site
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 13--Home Depot said Monday that it has gutted and renovated its Website in hopes of increasing online traffic and purchases.