New Asbestos Bill Raises Same Concerns
Syracuse, NY, June 19, 2006--Legislation to create a national asbestos trust fund is once again drawing criticism for allegedly shortchanging the injured.
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Frasso Named SVP, Store Operations at Lowe’s
Mooresville, NC, November 17--Lowe's has promoted Jim Frasso to senior vice president of store operations, southeast division. Frasso previously served as regional vice president of the company's Florida region.
Suzanne Tick Inc. Named Director of Design for Mon
New York, NY, November 11---Suzanne Tick Inc., headed by nationally recognized artist and designer Suzanne Tick, has been selected to direct the design for Monterey Carpets, a Tandus company and award-winning manufacturer of commercial carpets.
Feds Cut Tariffs on Chinese Bedroom Furniture
Washington, DC, November 10--The federal government trimmed proposed tariffs on bedroom furniture imported from China, presenting good news for price conscious shoppers but dealing another blow to U.S. furniture makers.
Productivity Growth Slows in 3Q
Washington, DC, November 4--Productivity slowed in the third quarter to a 1.9 percent annual rate, but was still faster than expected, a preliminary government report showed on Thursday.
Armstrong’s 3Q Income Up
Lancaster, PA, November 5--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. yesterday reported third quarter 2004 net sales of $893.5 million, a 4.9% increase over third quarter net sales of $851.4 million in 2003.
Tarkett Commercial Recolors Optima Line
Houston, TX, November 3--To stay on top of the current trends in the commercial marketplace Tarkett Commercial has worked worldwide to study design trends.
Rebounding Job Markets Good News For Housing
Washington, November 2--While some of the nation’s job markets continue to be weak, at least 18 states have already surpassed their pre-recession employment peaks and others are in position to catch up fast, and that bodes well for housing demand.
Martha’s Furniture Selling Well as She Sits in Jai
New York, October 26--While Martha Stewart lives in a prison where sleeping in a bottom bunk is considered a luxury, her furniture line is selling like World Series tickets.
Iranian Organization: Persian Carpets Losing Appea
London, England, October 25--An Iran Small Industries Organization official said that fine Persian carpet has lost some of its international markets due to state negligence.