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Dow CEO: High Natural Gas Prices May Cause Plastic

Washington, DC, October 7, 2005 -- Andrew Liveris, chief executive officer of Dow Chemical, told the Senate Energy Committee on Thursday that shortages may develop for plastic because of high natural gas prices and hurricane-hit chemical plants.

Solutia Declares Force Majeure on Certain Nylon Pr

St. Louis MO, October 10, 2005--Solutia Inc., a leading manufacturer and provider of performance films, specialty chemicals and an integrated family of nylon products, today announced that it has recently declared force majeure for certain products within

Wholesale Sales and Inventories Up

Washington, DC, October 10, 2005—Wholesale sales increased 1.3% in August, for the the fastest gain since April, according to the Commerce Department.

Shaw Announces Lineup of 2006 Winter Markets

Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--Continuing its objective of showcasing new products and retail programs to customers through regional markets, Shaw Industries has announced its schedule of winter shows to be held in January and February of 2006.