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Pittsburgh, PA, September 23--Secretary of Commerce Donald L. Evans and Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services Al Frink, founder of the Santa Ana, California-based carpet mill Fabrica, met with the Bush Administration’s Manufacturing Council i
Hoffman Estates, IL, September 21—Sears has adopted a new logo, only the fourth in its 118-year history, to give it what it describes as a "fresher, friendlier' look.
Vienna, Austria, September 20--BP Plc chief executive officer John Browne says the era of cheap oil may be over because of tensions in the Middle East and persistent growth in demand, according to China Daily.
Washington, September 17--The Federal Reserve concluded that its new policy of talking more clearly about its interest-rate plans had a sizable impact on bond markets last year, helping to avert deflation when the Fed's main interest-rate target appro
Calhoun, GA, September 15--Mannington Commercial was recently awarded the "2003 Good Design" Award for two products: the ArtCraft Collection of modular carpet tiles and Double Weave, an archtypical geometric pattern in 12' broadloom.
Winter Haven, FL, September 15--Scotty's Inc. has filed for protection from its creditors under Chapter 11 of U.S. bankruptcy law, according to the Lakeland Ledger.
Lahore, Pakistan, September 13-- According to latest figures released by the State Bank, carpet exports from Pakistan declined from $19.6 million in July 2004 to $15.6 million in August 2004, denoting a fall of about 20 percent.
New York, September 10--Economists continue to pare their forecasts for hiring and economic growth as high oil prices and other uncertainties sap confidence among businesses.
Kabul, Afghanistan, September 9--War in Afghanistan drove the carpet weavers into exile in Pakistan, peace has drawn these refugees home.
Baltimore, MD, September 8—According to a home improvement study, consumers are more likely to take on home improvement projects themselves.