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Foamex Profit Up

Linwood, PA, Nov. 11--Foamex International Inc. today announced results for the third quarter and year-to-date period.

Rugmark Rugs Fights Child Labor

San Francisco, CA, Nov. 11--Sweat shops aren't just rampant in the clothing industry. Some of the world's finest rugs are made by child slaves, but there is one label that doesn't use any forced labor at all, according to KRON4.com.

Honeywell Expects To Make $110 Million In Asbestos

Morristown Township, NJ, Nov. 7--Honeywell International Inc. said it expects to make $110 million of asbestos-related payments during the fourth quarter, according to a quarterly report filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Iowa Flooring Retailer Featured On HGTV

Iowa City, IA, Nov. 10--It's "all in the family" for Iowa City residents Lynn and Pamela Branchini, owners of Branchini Flooring, a family-run company specializing in designing custom hardwood floors.

Electric Carpet Market Heats Up In Japan

Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 10--Electric carpets are convenient household appliances that are safe for all ages as they are designed to heat a designated area at low temperature.

Pillowtex Closes Sale Of Assets

Kannapolis, NC, Nov. 5--Pillowtex Corporation announced today that it has successfully closed the previously announced sale of substantially all of its remaining assets to GGST LLC.

Fire Damages Landmark Store

Hill Township, NJ, Nov. 6--A landmark furniture store has been devastated by fire and neighbors hope it will rise from the ashes one day soon, according to the Randolph Reporter.

Alcoa Sells Specialty Chemicals Firm

Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 6--Alcoa Inc. on Thursday said it will sell off part of its chemical operations, the second large divestiture announced by the aluminum producer in a week.

Tarkett Develops New Logo

Farnham, Quebec, Nov. 6--Following the recent announcement that Domco Tarkett is changing its corporate name to Tarkett, the company is introducing a new corporate logo that reflects its new identity and global profile.