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Atlanta GA, July 5--A federal appeals court has cleared the way for an employee lawsuit against Calhoun, Ga.-based Mohawk Industries Inc. that claims the company hired illegal immigrants instead of legal workers.
Clymer Borough, PA, July 5-- A fire that raged for several hours Saturday night and Sunday destroyed Clymer Furniture.
Calhoun, GA, July 5--Mohawk Industries announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Unilin Holding NV, a leading manufacturer and marketer of laminate flooring products based in Belgium.
Ghent, Belgium, July 1—The Belgian manufacturing company Domo will spin off and sell its chemicals and polymers business in order to focus on its remaining floorcoverings and fiber and yarn businesses.
Kansas City, MO, July 1--Some area home furnishing stores have struggled to compete with Nebraska Furniture Mart. But one home furnishings company is expanding to try to take some of Nebraska Furniture Mart’s business.
Washington, DC, July 1--The nation’s home builders are supporting a bipartisan legislative proposal to establish a pilot program for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insurance.
Tempe, AZ, July 1--Manufacturing grew at a faster pace in June while price pressures eased, the Institute for Supply Management said Friday.
Washington, DC, July 1--Spending on construction projects fell for a third straight month in May, reflecting declines in the building of homes, offices and shopping malls.
Washington, DC, July 1--Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Arlen Specter appeared to back away on Thursday from a threat to subpoena information from companies facing asbestos lawsuits.
New York, NY, July 1--Consumer sentiment improved in late June, according to the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey.