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Washington, DC, December 15--Growth in the U.S. economy and a rise in exports will raise demand for commercial real estate space over the next two years, with increases in various commercial sectors already seen this year.
Ellijay, GA, December 16--Springs Industries, a home furnishings manufacturer, is closing its accent-rug plant in Ellijay and laying off 190 employees. The company, based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, said the closing was based on changes in customer inte
Lancaster, PA, December 14--The return of an old problem at Armstrong World Industries -- the exodus of management -- has prompted the company to return to its old solution -- big cash bonuses, according to the Lancaster New Era.
St. Louis, December 14--- Solutia Inc. will increase the price on all nylon carpet fiber products by five to seven percent for shipments on or after January 15, 2005.
Mount Olive, NJ, December 13--BASF will raise prices for Ultramid and Capron nylon resins for plastics extrusion applications by $0.06 per pound.
Washington, DC, December 13--Riding on the heels of historically low interest rates and a solid level of consumer confidence, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a strong third quarter.
Dalton, GA, December 13--Tandus Group, Inc. reported results for the third quarter for its Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc. and subsidiaries. Revenues for the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2004, increased 11.3% to $82.5 million from $74.1 million for th
Houston, TX, December 10--Mohawk Industries Incorporated, manufacturer of woven and tufted carpets and rugs, has selected a general constructor for a $33 million expansion in Calhoun, Ga.
Port Chester, NY, December 10--RD Weis Companies acquired, effective November 30, three Invironmentalists locations situated in Wallingford, CT, Rochester, NY and Albany, NY.
Dalton, GA, December 9--Faus Group, a company that has gained prominence as a provider of laminate to the private label market, announced yesterday that it will be unveiling Faus Floor, a new brand of laminate that will be available exclusively to special