ASCER Launches 4senses Project
Castellon, Spain, October 31, 2007—A new project to study how human senses relate to buying decisions has been launched by the Spanish Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER).
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GDP Grows 3.9% in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, October 31, 2007—Gross Domestic Product in the third quarter grew 3.9% at an annual pace, according to the Commerce Department.
ADP Sees September Job Growth of 106,000
Roseland, NJ, October 31, 2007--Nonfarm private employment grew 106,000 from September to October of 2007 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Aydinli to Offer Pierre Cardin Rugs
Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2007--The Aydinli Group has acquired a license for Pierre Cardin carpets, furniture and home textile products, according to Today’s Zaman.
Mortgage Applications Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, October 31, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 26, 2007
Solutia Mails Ballots and Solicitation Materials
St. Louis, MO, October 29, 2007--Solutia Inc. said it has mailed the ballots and solicitation materials to the creditors and equity security holders entitled to vote on its plan of reorganization. The voting deadline is Nov. 26.
Overdiek Reappointed Pfleiderer Chairman
Neumarkt, October 29, 2007--Pfleiderer AG has given Hans H. Overdiek a five-year contract extension beginning November 1.
Valinge Partners with Teragren & Anji Xinyuan
Viken, Sweden, October 29, 2007--Välinge Innovation AB has a new strategic partnership with Teragren Fine Bamboo Flooring, Panels and Veneer and Anji Xinyuan Bamboo Products Co. Ltd.
Consumer Confidence Declines Again
New York, NY, October 30, 2007--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which has been declining since August, fell further in October.
Mirage Adds Trinity Hardwood in Texas
Saint-Georges de Beauce, Québec, October 30, 2007--Boa-Franc G.P.said that Trinity Hardwood Distributors will distribute its top-of-the-line Mirage brand of prefinished hardwood flooring in the Texas market.