Solutia's 2003 Net Sales Rise
St. Louis, MO, Mar. 17--Bankrupt chemical maker Solutia Inc. says it increased net sales last year by six percent, to $2.43 billion.
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Unilin Plant Site to be Announced Today
Thomasville, NC, Mar. 16--A multimillion dollar economic incentives package was successful in wooing a Belgian flooring manufacturer to expand in Davidson County--bringing with it 330 new jobs, according to the News-Record.
Hiring Plans Increase, Survey Says
Milwaukee, WI, Mar. 16--In the highest showing in three years, 28% of U.S. employers plan to add workers in the second quarter, according to a closely followed employment survey.
Builders Expect New Home Market to Remain Steady
Washington, DC, Mar. 15--Demand for newly built single-family homes is holding steady at a healthy level in March, according to builders surveyed for the National Association of Home Builders’ latest Housing Market Index.
Liz Claiborne Furniture Line to Debut
New York, NY, Mar. 14--Sofas, love seats and armoires are joining sweaters, slacks and blouses under the Liz Claiborne brand, as the clothing designer guns for big-name rivals including Martha Stewart with a planned September launch of a full furniture li
Major Builder Goes Green on Construction Teams
Appleton, WI, Mar. 15--After building a regional office in Stevens Point to meet the United State's Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification guidelines, The Boldt Co. decided to go one step furthe
Industrial Production Grows
Washington, DC, Mar. 15--Industrial production rose 0.7 percent in February, an encouraging sign that the nation's manufacturers may be getting a stronger grip on their own recovery.
Martha Stewart Resigns as Director, Officer
New York, NY, Mar. 16--Martha Stewart resigned effective immediately from the posts of director and chief creative officer at the company she founded, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.
Hanley Wood Rolls Out American Dream Tour
Minneapolis, MN, Mar. 15--Twenty-seven thousand pounds of traveling innovation is rolling into 20 cities throughout the U.S. as Hanley Wood launches its first-ever American Dream Tour (ADT).
Greenspan Urges More Worker Education
Boston, MA, Mar. 14--The United States needs to better educate its workers and avoid the trappings of protectionism to fully flourish in a global economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday.