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Minimum Security, Maximum Exposure for Martha Stew

Alderson, WV, Dec. 5--Holiday decorating at the Federal Prison Camp for Woman at Alderson should be minimalist this year. But then again, it's always minimal at the minimum security prison in West Virginia, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

BP Fabrics Now Propex Fabrics, Acquisition Complet

Houston, San Francisco & Austell, GA, December 3--Propex Fabrics Inc., a subsidiary of Propex Fabrics Holdings Inc. (formerly AFFC Holdings, Inc.), today announced it has finalized the acquisition of BP's Amoco Fabrics and Fibers subsidiary and its as

Milliken’s Russell Grizzle New CRI Chairman

Dalton, GA, December 1--Russell Grizzle, President of the USA Carpet Division of Milliken & Company, was elected as Chairman of the Board of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) at the trade association's annual meeting today.

Armstrong to Reduce Work Force by 240

Lancaster, PA, November 30-- Armstrong Holdings, Inc. today announced plans to reduce its workforce, primarily in its flooring division, in response to changing market conditions. This will lead to the elimination of approximately 240 positions, 70 of whi

Ganley Named President at Mannington Commercial

Salem, NJ, November 30--Mannington Mills announced today that Jack Ganley has been named president of Mannington Commercial. Ganley brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in commercial flooring to the company.

Dow Increases Prices of Emulsion Polymer Products

Midland, MI, November 29–-Effective January 1, 2005, the Dow Emulsion Polymers business is increasing the prices of all latex sold into the carpet industry by US$0.06/lb (dry) in the United States and Canada.

Judge Nixes Armstrong Reorganization Plan Extensio

Philadelphia, PA, November 29--A district court judge said he won't hold up confirmation of a reorganization plan for flooring maker Armstrong World Industries Inc., which has been in bankruptcy for almost four years, in order to see if asbestos refor