BASF Plans Polyurethane Component Plant in China
Chongqing, China, March 25, 2011 -- BASF said it has received approval for a plant in Chongqing to produce 400,000 metric tons per year of MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate).
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Unemployment Claims Lowest Since Mid-2008
Washington, DC, March 24, 2011 -- Initial unemployment claims fell again last week, according to the Labor Department.
H.B. Fuller Reports Lower Quarterly Earnings
St. Paul, MN, March 23, 2011 -- H.B. Fuller Co. reported earnings of $14.4 million, or $0.29 per share, for the quarter ended Feb. 26, down from $19.0 million, or $0.38 per share a year ago.
InterfaceFlor Opens Plant in China
Taicang, China, March 24, 2011 -- InterfaceFlor has opened the doors to its latest manufacturing facility in China, according to Works Management.
Duties Placed on Chinese Engineered Hardwood
Washington, DC, March 24, 2011 -- The Commerce Department has placed preliminary countervailing duties on imported engineered hardwood from China.
IICRC To Develop Crime Scene Standard
Vancouver, WA, March 24, 2011 -- – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is forming a consensus body for development of the Standard and Reference Guide for Trauma and Crime Scene Clean Up.
Durable Goods Orders Fall in February
Washington, DC, March 24, 2011 -- Orders for U.S. durable goods in February fell the most in four months, the Commerce Department said.
Chinese Bamboo Firm Gets Valinge License
Viken, Sweden, March 24, 2011 -- Chinese flooring producer Anji HeFeng Bamboo & Wood Industry has signed a license for use of Välinge's mechanical locking systems.
Surfaces Says Advance Space Sales Strong
Dallas, TX, March 24, 2011 -- Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas said exhibit space sales for next year's show in Las Vegas are off to a strong start with the space draw date more than two weeks away.
Omnova Reports Lower Income, Higher Sales
Fairlawn, OH, March 24, 2011 -- Omnova Solutions reported first quarter net income of $1.0 million, or $0.02 per share compared to net income of $7.8 million, or $0.17 per share last year.