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Midland, MI, July 26--Effective August 15, 2005, the Dow Latex business is increasing the prices of all latex products sold into the carpet industry by US$0.03/lb (dry) in the United States and Canada.
Washington, DC, July 27-- Thirty members of the National Retail Board of Directors today urged the House to pass legislation implementing the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement.
Toronto, ON, July 27--Supra Floors Inc., a manufacturer of innovative flooring products, has appointed Taiga Forest Products Ltd. of Burnaby B.C. exclusive distributor in Canada of its Subflor Advance and Subflor Supreme flooring for concrete.
Washington, DC, July 27—-Orders for durable goods increased 1.4% in June, according to the Commerce Department, the third straight strong monthly increase.
Alexandria, VA, July 26--Although employment growth was slower for manufacturing firms this month than last, employers are have more difficulty finding skilled applicants to fill key positions.
New York, NY, July 26--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in June, dipped in July.
St. Louis, MO, July 26--Solutia Inc. has won Bankruptcy Court approval to enter into exclusive negotiations with a potential buyer for its affiliate, Astaris L.L.C. Solutia and FMC Corp.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 26--Canadian PG Hardwood Flooring has decided to invest US$1 million in Ho Chi Minh City’s Wood Processing Company Gosago for exclusive rights to distribution of the company’s wooden tiles in North America.
Vancouver, WA, July 26--The IICRC has announced a new opportunity for IICRC-Certified Firms – an opportunity that will probably be of interest to restoration-oriented companies, especially those offering mold remediation.
New York, NY, July 26--Chain store retail sales rose for the fourth consecutive week, as seasonal goods continue to push sales, a retail report said on Tuesday.