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Eastman Sells PET Business to DAK Americas

Columbia, SC, Nov. 2, 2010 -- Eastman Chemical has agreed to sell its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin business to DAK Americas for $600 million, according to Chemical & Engineering News.

Chain Store Sales Up 2% Over Last Year

Chain Store Sales Up 2% Over Last Year

New York, NY, Nov. 2, 2010 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended Oct. 30 rose 2% from a year ago, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.

UV Light Can Improve Vacuum Microbe Removal

Columbus, OH, Nov. 2, 2010 -- The addition of ultraviolet light to the brushing and suction of a vacuum cleaner can significantly improve the removal of potentially infectious microorganisms from a carpet's surface.

CARE Entrepreneur Meeting Continues To Grow

CARE Entrepreneur Meeting Continues To Grow

College Park, GA, Nov. 2, 2010 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort's (CARE) Seventh Annual Entrepreneur Meeting on October 27 hosted over 97 representatives from over 90 different organizations.