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Bejing, China, June 18--China's imports of US hardwood have been experiencing rapid growth thanks to the country's protection of forest reserves and fast-expanding furniture and interior decoration market, according to Asia Intelligence Wire.
Delray Beach, FL, June 18-- Recycler Sun Valley Worldwide Inc. has commissioned a plant to reprocess bags, carpet and other plastic materials.
Chicago, IL, June 18--Hit hard by the U.S. economic recession, Steelcase Inc., (SCS), the world's largest provider of office furniture, office design and related services, is on the road to recovery.
Dallas, TX, June 18--U.S. Home Systems Inc. which designs and sells home improvement products, on Friday lowered its quarterly profit forecast in part because of higher lumber costs.
Trelleborg, Sweden, June 17--Pergo shares will be listed on the Attract40-segment at Stockholm Exchange (Stockholmsbörsen) starting July 1st 2004.
New York, NY, June 17--Analyst Sam Darkatsh of Raymond James maintains his "market perform" rating on Mohawk Industries.
Greenville, SC, June. 17--In an honor nearly 50 years in the making, the airfield at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport was named Roger Milliken Field on Tuesday morning.
Clifton, NJ, June 17--Linens 'n Things, Inc., one of the leading, national large format retailers of home textiles, housewares and home accessories, today announced the hiring of Jack E. Moore, Jr., as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Calhoun, GA, June 18---Mohawk Industries said Thursday it will invest $33 million in two new assembly and distribution centers in Calhoun, Ga. Mohawk’s corporate headquarters are located in Calhoun as are many of the company’s assets.
Mooresville, NC, June 17--Lowe's Cos. executives on Wednesday again played down concerns that the home-improvement retailer's business will be hit hard as interest rates rise.