Anso Intros ColorSolutions
Dalton, GA, February 9, 2006--Anso nylon, a premium brand of Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing, presents its latest nylon technology: Anso ColorSolutions nylon.
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Fed Under Bernanke Seen Hiking Rates to 5%
Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--Strong data and past experience with incoming Federal Reserve chairmen has convinced investors the U.S. central bank will lift interest rates to 5 percent by July, but that bet looks premature.
Nuheat Selected as One of Canada's 50 Best Man
Vancouver, BC, February 9, 2006--Delta based Nuheat Industries Ltd. is a winner of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies program for 2005.
NAHB Announces 2006 Pillars of the Industry Finali
Washington, DC, February 8, 2006 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today announced the finalists for its 2006 Pillars of the Industry Awards.
Stanton, Rodeo and Tisca Win Wools of New Zealand
Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2006--Surfaces 2006 proved to be a tremendous success for the 31 brand partners showing in the Wools of New Zealand area.
Milliken Launches Trees for All Initiative
LaGrange, GA, February 8, 2006--Milliken & Company, an international carbon negative manufacturer, has demonstrated its passion for stewardship for more than a century.
Foamex Giving Retention Bonuses
Linwood, PA, February 8, 2006--Seventy-seven executives and key employees of Foamex International Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection Sept. 19, are splitting $4.3 million in retention bonuses.
Columbia Announces Manufacturing Appointments
Danville, VA, February 8, 2006--Columbia Flooring today announced two new managerial appointments within the company's manufacturing organization.
Senate Votes to Go Forward on Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, February 8, 2006--The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to consider a bill to halt asbestos lawsuits and create a $140 billion fund for people suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
Canada Housing Starts Up 6.6%
Toronto, Ontario, February 8, 2006--New home construction started the year on a strong note, up 6.6 percent in January, but the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said higher mortgage rates will cause building activity to moderate this year.