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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.
Washington, DC, November 23, 2005--Growth of remodeling activity slowed moderately in the third quarter of 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
Wielsbeke, Belgium, November 23, 2005--On November 18, 2005, Unilin issued proceedings against Shun Li De, an Australian importer and reseller of Chinese laminate.
Beijing, China, November 23, 2005--The hand-made Tibetan carpet, a specialty of northwest China's Qinghai Province, has become popular in overseas markets.
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.
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.
Dalton, GA, November 23, 2005--One of the primary reasons that consumers buy hardwood flooring is because of its easy cleaning and maintenance. And thanks to a partnership between Mohawk and Scotchgard, cleanup just got even easier.
New York, November 23, 2005--Mortgage applications fell last week, dragged down by a slump in home refinancings which hit a 16-month low as interest rates remained close to their highest levels this year, industry trade group figures showed on Wednesday.
London, England, November 23, 2005--Intense competition and higher oil prices sapped first half profit at carpet maker Victoria.
Dalton, GA, November 22, 2005--A highly effective antimicrobial agent found in fabrics, bathroom fixtures and the linings inside ice machines has found a new application in synthetic turf.