Existing-Home Sales Slip in April
Washington, DC, May 25, 2006--Existing-home sales eased in April on the heels of a two-month rebound, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Aquafil USA Moves to New Facility
Cartersville, GA, May 25, 2006--Aquafil USA Inc., is moving into its new 140,000 square foot building in Cartersville, Georgia. The facility, will house, a new fiber extrusion plant and an improved twisting, heatsetting and air entanglement operation.
Thomas Industries Sees Management Changes
Dalton, GA, May 25, 2006--Thomas Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of broadloom carpet for the hospitality industry, residential home centers, and other specialty markets, announced today several important management changes.
Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Off
Washington, DC, May 25, 2006--First time claims for unemployment benefits fell to 329,000 in the week ending May 20, the Labor Department said Thursday, a decrease of 40,000 from the prior week.
Domotex Middle East Ready to Launch
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 24, 2006--The first-ever Domotex Middle East is prepared to launch on May 28.
ASID Announces New Trustees
Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--The ASID Foundation, Inc., announced new members of its board of trustees for fiscal 2007.
Solutia to Sell Pharmaceutical Services
St. Louis, MO, May 24, 2006--Solutia Inc., today announced that its subsidiary, Solutia Europe SA/NV, has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Pharmaceutical Services business.
Senate Votes to Hike Fines for Employers
Washington, DC, 24, 2006--Employers would face fines as high as $20,000 for hiring undocumented workers and have to screen all new hires as part of legislation that would grant legal status to millions of illegal immigrants.
Bloech To Lead Invista Commercial Greening
Atlanta, GA, May 24, 2006--Invista Interiors announced today that Henning Bloech has been appointed manager, Environmental Initiatives for the commercial division.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 19, and it shows a 6 percent decline.