Congress Boosts Funding for Textile Research
Springhouse, PA, November 28, 2005--The U.S. Congress has appropriated $13 million to support the National Textile Center (NTC).
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New Zealand’s Feltex Names new CEO
Wellington, New Zealand, November 28, 2005--Feltex has appointed Peter Thomas as its new chief executive officer, according to the New Zealand Herald.
Hoover to Close Extractor Production Line
North Canton, OH, November 28, 2005-- A Hoover Co. production line that makes machines used to clean floors and carpets will shut down, likely eliminating 275 jobs by year end as the company's parent shifts work to lower cost plants.
Holiday Weekend Sees Sales Near $28 Billion
Washington, DC, November 28, 2005--The ceremonial kickoff to the holiday season began with a great deal of fanfare as 145 million shoppers flooded stores and the Internet hunting for popular electronics, clothing, and books.
Coverings Calls for Entries for 2006 Spectrum Awar
Alexandria, VA, November 28, 2005--Architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers and installers from around the world will be vying for the chance to win a $10,000 Grand Prize in the 2006 Spectrum Awards presented by Coverings.
Tennant CEO Announces Leadership Team
Minneapolis, MN, November 28, 2005--Tennant Co. reported that Chris Killingstad, president and CEO as of December 1, has announced the company's senior management team.
Jobless Claims Up 32,000
Washington, DC, November 23, 2005--Initial claims for state unemployment insurance rose 32,000, reaching 335,000, their highest level in a month in the week ended Nov. 19, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged
New York, NY, November 23, 2005--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – was unchanged in October.
UK Carpetmaker Victoria’s 1H Earnings Off
London, England, November 23, 2005--Intense competition and higher oil prices sapped first half profit at carpet maker Victoria.
Unilin Takes Infringement Action in Australia
Wielsbeke, Belgium, November 23, 2005--On November 18, 2005, Unilin issued proceedings against Shun Li De, an Australian importer and reseller of Chinese laminate.