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Solutia Sells Nylon Business To PE Firm

Solutia Sells Nylon Business To PE Firm

St. Louis, MO, April 1, 2009--Solutia Inc. said it will sell its nylon business to an affiliate of SK Capital Partners II, L.P., a New York-based private equity firm that is focused on the chemical, material and health care sectors.

Pace of Manufacturing Decline Slows in March

Tempe, AZ, April 1, 2009--The Institute for Supply Management said that its measure of the health of the manufacturing sector contracted for the 14th straight month in March, but at a slower pace than expected.

Layoff Announcements Fall Second Straight Month

Chicago, IL, April 1, 2009--Corporate layoff announcements slowed last month compared with February, according to an unscientific monthly tally released Wednesday by outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas.

Mortgage Refinancing Activity Remains High

Mortgage Refinancing Activity Remains High

Washington, DC, April 1, 2009--Mortgage application volume last week ticked up a seasonally adjusted 3% from the week before, as mortgage rates continued to fall, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday.

Domotex Middle East Sees Growth in Lebanon

Dubai, UAE, April 1, 2009--Domotex Middle East 2009 is targeting Lebanon as a major market for carpets and floor coverings and a catalyst for the growing regional wholesale market.

Consumer Confidence Ticks Up in March

Consumer Confidence Ticks Up in March

Washington, DC, March 31, 2009--Consumer confidence edged up in March from a record low in February, according to the monthly Conference Board index reported Tuesday.

Congoleum Sees Losses Rise in Fourth Quarter

Congoleum Sees Losses Rise in Fourth Quarter

Mercerville, NJ, March 30, 2009--Resilient manufacturer Congoleum Corp. said fourth quarter sales were $31.7 million, compared with sales of $43.8 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2007, a decrease of 27.6%.