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Chemical Firms Brace For Higher Energy Costs

New York, Nov 20--U.S. chemicals companies are bracing for even higher energy costs after deadly bombings in Turkey drove up oil prices Thursday.

U.K. Yarn Plant Closes

County Cork, UK, Nov. 21--The doors are set to close on Friday at a County Down yarn firm with the loss of nearly 200 jobs.

Carpet One Continues Commitment To Children’s Lite

Manchester, NH, Nov. 21--Encouraging a child to read can help unlock an exciting world just waiting to be discovered inside the pages of a book.

Report: Lowe's Better Value Than Home Depot

New York, NY, Nov. 20--Lowe's represents a more attractive value than Home Depot, according to a research report from Jefferies & Co.

Max Petrich, Former Carousel Carpet Pres., Dies

Santa Rosa, CA, Nov. 19--Max Petrich, beloved husband of the late Lucy A. Petrich, passed away on Friday, Nov. 14 in Santa Rosa, CA at the age of 76.

US Plastic Lumber Joins With Solutia In Partners f

Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 20--US Plastic Lumber Corp. announced that it has joined up with Solutia Inc. in Solutia's "Partners for Renewal" program.

Nebraska Furniture Firm Thriving In Spite Of The M

Omaha, NE, Nov. 20--The economy is still sluggish, your competitor, Nebraska Furniture Mart, is still the nation's biggest furniture store, and it's still owned by a company headed by one of the world's richest men.

Nesting Trend Aids Home Improvement Business

Irvine, CA, Nov. 20--The nesting craze has been a boon to franchisees in business to help homeowners with projects, as mortgage refinancings keep the money flowing into repairs and improvements, according to Entrepreneur.com.

Court Moves Toward Approval Of Armstrong Reorganiz

Lancaster, PA, Nov. 20--Armstrong World Industries, Inc. the operating subsidiary of Armstrong Holdings, Inc. announced today a significant step towards ultimate approval of its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.

Formica Receives Court Approval Of Disclosure Stat

Warren, NJ, Nov. 19--Formica Corporation today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York issued an order approving the Disclosure Statement with respect to its Plan of Reorganization (the Plan).