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Columbus, OH, Dec. 12--Manufacturing could cease to exist unless trade practices and rising energy and health care costs are addressed, according to participants in yesterday's Ohio Manufacturing Summit, as reported by the Columbus Dispatch.
Beijing, China, Dec. 11--China is contemplating new regulations that could restrict the expansion of large foreign retailers such as France's Carrefour SA and the U.S.'s Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario, Dec. 11--Torlys has expanded and reorganized its team of flooring consultants in Eastern Canada.
Portland, OR, Dec. 11--Louisiana-Pacific Corp. plans to temporarily reduce operations at five of its North America oriented strandboard mills in order to perform capital projects and maintenance activities.
St. Paul, MN, Dec. 11--3M Co.'s chairman and chief executive said on Wednesday that the maker of Post-It notes, sandpapers and other products is seeing modest signs of an economic pickup.
Washington, DC, Dec. 11--Approximately 80,000 low-income families will receive millions in grants over the next two years to help them pay downpayment and closing costs on their first home under legislation backed by the National Association of Realtors.
Midland, MI, Dec. 11--Andrew N. Liveris, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Dow Chemical Company, announced today a new organization with three global business portfolios and the appointment of the senior vice presidents who will lead them.
Alexandria, VA, Dec. 11--Coverings, the preeminent showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone floorcoverings, announced today that the Marble Institute of America (MIA) will serve as a co-sponsor of Coverings 2004.
Atlanta, DC, Dec. 11--The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced it has completed its $1 billion share repurchase program announced earlier this year.
Middlesbrough, UK, Dec. 10--The completion of a £4m investment at a Teesside chemical plant is helping to safeguard the jobs of 350 people according to the Business Daily.