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Economists Lift Forecasts For Early 2004

New York, NY, Nov. 12--Economists are nudging higher their projections for economic growth early next year, suggesting they are becoming more confident the recovery is sustainable.

Burlington Emerges from Bankruptcy

Greensboro, NC, Nov. 13--Burlington Industries Inc. ended its nearly two-year stay in bankruptcy yesterday with little fanfare and what its new owner believes is a viable strategy in the highly competitive textile industry, according to the Winston-Salem

More on the Sale of Florida Tile

Lakeland, FL, Nov. 13--A private, Washington, D.C.-based merchant bank has purchased Florida Tile Industries Inc. from Illinois Tool Works Inc., according to the Lakeland, Florida, The Ledger.

Beaulieu Hosts Retail Partners

Dalton, GA, Nov. 13--Beaulieu of America on October 17-20, 2003 hosted 500 members of their Retail Partner Programs at a convention in Miami, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas.

Old Suit Comes Back To Haunt Solutia, Monsanto

St. Louis, MO, Nov. 13--It's not a new story. Nor is it a new case. But lawyers are bringing fresh claims for millions of dollars against Solutia Inc. and Monsanto.

Environmental Group Honors Spitzer's Office fo

New York, Nov. 13-- New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's legal fight to keep vinyl flooring from being considered a "green" building material has been recognized by one of the state's largest environmental groups.

Dixie Reports 3rd Quarter Results; Completes Sale

Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 12, 2003--The Dixie Group, Inc. today announced financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2003. The Company also announced that it has completed the sale of its factory-built housing assets to Shaw.