Campaign for Wool Begins With Sheep in London
London, England, Oct. 12, 2010--Sheep were grazing in London's Savile Row this week to promote the natural advantages of wool.
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Pfleiderer Closing Plant in Germany
Neumarkt, Germany, Oct. 11, 2010--Pfleiderer AG said it will permanently shut down its production plant in Gschwend, Germany.
Anderson Honored by Women's Sustainability Group
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 11, 2010--Interface founder Ray Anderson, was honored at the 7th Annual Businesswomen’s Sustainability Leadership Summit in New York on Oct. 5.
Valinge Herringbone Patent Upheld in Europe
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 11, 2010--Valinge said its European “Herringbone” patent has been upheld by the European Patent Office.
New ASTM Standard Qualifies Moisture Meters
W. Conschohocken, PA, Oct. 11, 2010--A new ASTM International standard qualifies the types of moisture meters suitable for determining moisture levels in concrete, gypsum and other types of floor slabs.
Turkish Carpet Maker Planning Big Export Boost
Istanbul, Turkey, Oct. 11, 2010--Merinos Hali, the second biggest carpet manufacturer in the world, will increase its exports to $100 million by the end of 2010, according to the online World Bulletin.
Discount Retailers Likely To Benefit at Holidays
Stamford, CT, Oct. 11, 2010--Wal-Mart and other discounters are likely to attract a bigger piece of the retail pie this holiday season as budget-conscious consumers seek discounts, according to a survey by Consumer Edge Research.
Job Openings Edge Up in August, Hiring Slows
Washington, DC, Oct. 8, 2010--The number of job openings edged higher in August, but there was little encouragement for unemployed job seekers, according to the Labor Department.
Major Mortgage Firms Suspending Foreclosures
New York, NY, Oct. 8, 2010--Three major mortgage lenders have said they are suspending foreclosures in the 23 states where they first need a judge’s approval, the New York Times reported today.
NFIB Economist Takes Aim at Washington
Washington, DC, Oct. 8, 2010--Willliam Dunkelberg, chief economist for the National Federal of Independent Business, issued a written statement on September's job numbers based on the NFIB's monthly survey to be released next week.