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Empire State Index Falls to 15.6

New York, July 17, 2006--The Empire State Manufacturing index slipped to 15.6 in July from 29.0 in June, according to the Federal Reserve bank. This is the lowest level since October. The drop reflected declines in new orders and shipments.

PTT Poly Canada Raises Price

Montreal, Canada, July 17, 2006--PTT Poly Canada announced that it is raising the price of PTT polymer (polytrimethylene terephthalate) by 6 cpp in North America, effective August 1st. The increase is due to continued escalation in the cost of raw materia

EnduraStone Adds Distribution

Phoenix, AZ, July 13, 2006--Since its launch at the 2006 Surfaces Flooring Show, EnduraStone has been busy locking up distribution across the country.

Oil Futures Rise Past $76

New York, NY, July 13, 2006--The futures contract climbed past $76 a barrel Thursday for the first time ever on the New York Mercantile Exchange, with August crude touching $76.30 and last trading at $76.21, up $1.26.

Canada June Housing Starts Up

Toronto, Ontario, July 11, 2006--New home construction in Canada picked up by 4.5 percent in June to beat analysts' expectations.

Freddie Mac: Housing Market Slowing But Strong

Washington, DC, July 10, 2006--Rising interest rates and climbing energy prices have weighed on housing activity, but 2006 should still be the third strongest year on record, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Monday.

A New Auto Interior Company Launched in Ontario

Toronto, Ontario, July 10, 2006--Toyota Boshoku Corp., announced the establishment of a new automotive interior manufacturing company, Toyota Boshoku Canada, located in Woodstock, Ontario Canada.