Masland Intros Treillage
Mobile, AL, February 27, 2006--Treillage, the latest offering from Masland Carpet and Rugs, is a fresh rendition of the trellis design.
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Rural America Trails in Broadband Use
Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--Rural Americans are less likely to log on to the internet at home with high-speed internet connections than people living in other parts of the country.
Mohawk Plans Expansion at Virginia Carpet Facility
Glasgow, VA, February 27, 2006—Lees Commercial Carpets, a division of Mohawk, according to the News Leader, will invest $26.6 million to expand its manufacturing facility at Rockbridge County.
Asbestos Bill Sponsors Seek Signatures for Revote
Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--The co-sponsors of legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos victims' compensation fund are trying to gather 60 senators' signatures on a letter asking for another vote on the bill, Senate aides said on Frida
Mohawk Upgraded to Outperform
New York, NY, February 27--Analysts at Morgan Keegan upgrade Mohawk Industries Inc., to "outperform," while reducing their estimates for the company.
New Home Sales Off 5% January
Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--New home sales fell 5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.233 million in January, according to the Commerce Department.
Bentley Prince Street Named StarNet Preferred Vend
Los Angeles, CA--Bentley Prince Street was selected as a Preferred Vendor by StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative, the nation's largest member-owned cooperative of independent commercial floor contractors.
Court Upholds Välinge Patent
Waregem, Belgium, February 27, 2006--The German Patent Court judged on February 23rd that Välinges Utility Model DE 299 24 259 was new and inventive over the prior art, and decided to maintain the Utility Model.
Durable Goods Orders Off 10.2% on Lower Aircraft O
Washington, DC, February 24, 2006--Durable goods orders dropped 10.2% in January as aircraft orders dried up after three months of strength, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Solutia Gets Pledge to Extend and Upsize DIP Finan
St. Louis, February 24, 2006--Solutia Inc., today announced it has received a fully underwritten commitment for $825 million of debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, maturing March 31, 2007.