BASF Raising Polyamide Prices in January
Florham Park, NJ, Dec. 15, 2010 -- BASF said it will increase the price for Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6,66 by $0.10 per pound effective Jan. 3.
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Triangulo Asks Court To Enforce BR-111 Payment
Miami, FL, Dec. 15, 2010 -- Triangulo has asked the U.S. District Court to enforce an arbitration panel's award ordering BR-111 to pay Triangulo nearly $1.6 million and to stop using the "Triangulo Engineered" trademark.
Durkan Seeks Entries for Carpet Design Contest
Marietta, GA, Dec. 15, 2010 -- Durkan – the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group – is calling on design professionals and students to enter its second annual carpet design contest.
Industrial Production Increases in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2010 -- U.S. industrial production increased more than expected in November, the Federal Reserve said.
Consumer Prices Barely Budge in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2010 -- Consumer prices edged higher by 0.1% in November, as prices for food and energy gained, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Manufacturing Improves in New York State
New York, NY, Dec. 15, 2010 -- Manufacturing conditions in New York state improved in December after a rough November, according to the The Empire State manufacturing survey.
Mortgage Applications Down as Rates Rise
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2010 -- Mortgage application volume fell 2.3% for the week ending Dec. 10, the third straight week of declines according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Kentucky Carpet Store Burns
Salyersville, KY, Dec. 15, 2010 -- Bailey's Carpet and Hardware Store in Salyersville was destroyed by fire.
Fewer Mortgages 'Underwater' at End of Q3
New York, NY, Dec. 14, 2010 -- The total of "underwater" mortgages fell to 10.8 million at the end of September, down from a peak of 11.3 million at the beginning of the year, according to CoreLogic, a real-estate data firm.
Retail Sales Rise for Fifth Straight Month
Washington, DC, Dec. 14, 2010 -- Retail sales rose 0.8% in November for the fifth straight month, the Commerce Department reported.