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Dow Raising Carpet Latex Prices

Dow Raising Carpet Latex Prices

Midland, MI, June 17, 2009--Dow Emulsion Polymers is raising the prices of all styrene butadiene latex and acrylic latex products sold into the carpet industry by $0.06 per pound (u.S.) in the U.S. and Canada, effective July 16.

Foamex Sale Completed, Company Renamed

Foamex Sale Completed, Company Renamed

Media, PA, June 16, 2009—MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners III L.P. and Black Diamond Capital Management L.L.C. have completed the purchase of Foamex International Inc.

Shaw Contract Names Design Contest Finalists

Shaw Contract Names Design Contest Finalists

Cartersville, GA, June 16, 2009--The Shaw Contract Group has named the finalists for its Design Is… Award, recognizing inspirational and visionary design across the commercial interiors landscape.

Wholesale Prices Increase Less Than Expected

Washington, DC, June 16, 2009--Wholesale prices rose slightly in May, the government said Tuesday, but the increase was less than expected and the 5% annual rate of decline was the sharpest since 1949.