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Southfield, MI, June 27—-Auto interior company Lear said Monday that will close some plants and combine others as it moves certain manufacturing operations to lower-cost countries to save money in the face of unfavorable conditions in the auto industry.
Grand Rapids, MI, June 27--Steelcase unveiled the results of the second of its three-part Workplace Index Survey on the Nature of Work in 2005.
West Point, GA, June 27--West Point Stevens has been bought by American Real Estate Holding LP for $703 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Vancouver, WA, June 27--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has begun development of a Resilient Floor Maintenance Technician (RFMT) course.
New York, June 27--Tufenkian Carpets has launched its first ever storefront New York City gallery located at 919 Third Avenue between 55th and 56th streets.
Racine, WI, June 27-- Alloc, Inc. signed a new partnership with Tri-State Flooring, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Hallstead, PA, June 27--In the fall of 1986, workers here began cleaning out an old building on Main Street that had sat empty for at least five years.
Cincinnati, OH, June 27--Federated Department Stores named Timothy M. Adams chairman of Macy's Home Store, replacing Eric Salus, who resigned the position to pursue other interests.
Wellington, New Zealand, June 24--Feltex Carpets Ltd.'s chief operating officer will depart the company following its second hefty profit downgrade since listing a year ago, the National Business Review reported Friday.
Cincinnati, OH, June 24--Federated Department Stores on Thursday said Macy's Home Store division chairman Eric Salus is resigning and named Timothy M. Adams to take his place, effective July 25.