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Lancaster, PA, Dec. 15--A vacant city tract has a new owner but not a new use, as yet. Lancaster developer Robert A. Wolf II this week completed his purchase of a nearly 15-acre site from Armstrong World Industries for $1.5 million.
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Dec. 16--BASF and Ticona, the technical polymers business of Celanese AG, have reached an agreement under which BASF will acquire the nylon 6,6 business of Ticona.
New York, Dec. 15--The Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that conditions for New York manufacturers improved substantially in December.
Salt Lake City, UT, Dec. 13--Jim Taggart figured well-known Utah retailer Granite Furniture Co. was facing major problems when he got a call from Roger Richards, the grandson of its founder.
Washington, DC, Dec. 12--Wholesale prices retreated by 0.3% in November, pulled down by falling costs for gasoline, beef and cars, suggesting that the economy's resurgence isn't fanning inflation.
Columbus, OH, Dec. 12--Manufacturing could cease to exist unless trade practices and rising energy and health care costs are addressed, according to participants in yesterday's Ohio Manufacturing Summit, as reported by the Columbus Dispatch.
Washington, DC, Dec. 12--Professional remodelers continued to enjoy strong demand for their services in this year’s third quarter, and most expect healthy business activity throughout the next several months.
Beijing, China, Dec. 11--China is contemplating new regulations that could restrict the expansion of large foreign retailers such as France's Carrefour SA and the U.S.'s Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario, Dec. 11--Torlys has expanded and reorganized its team of flooring consultants in Eastern Canada.
Washington, DC, Dec. 11--Approximately 80,000 low-income families will receive millions in grants over the next two years to help them pay downpayment and closing costs on their first home under legislation backed by the National Association of Realtors.