Auto Bailout Package Should Be Ready Soon
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2008--President George W. Bush said it shouldn't take long to craft a bailout plan for the Detroit 3 automakers.
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BASF Has New Facility in China
Huzhou, China, Dec. 15, 2008--BASF has a new construction chemicals production facility in Huzhou, China.
Familiar Companies Returning to Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, Dec. 12, 2008--Oriental Weavers, Monticello International and Tarkett Residential, among others, will return to Surfaces in February after a brief hiatus.
Retail Sales Fall for Fifth Consecutive Month
Washington, DC, Dec. 12, 2008--U.S. retail sales dropped 1.8% in November for their fifth straight decline, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Consumer Sentiment Up, but Still Weak
Ann Arbor, MI, Dec. 12, 2008--The preliminary consumer sentiment survey from Reuters & the University of Michigan managed to edge up slightly in December, despite widespread forecasts of continued decline.
Momeni Relocating to Much Larger Space in Atlanta
Carlstadt, NJ, Dec. 12, 2008--After spending more than 20 years in the same fifth-floor showroom, high-end contemporary rug supplier Momeni Inc. has plans to relocate to a new and much larger space in Atlanta.
Japanese Experiment With Power Generating Floor
Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 12, 2008--East Japan Railway Company will install piezoelectric elements in the floors at ticket gates and other areas of Tokyo Station to test a system that generates power using the energy created by passengers.
Amici International Opening Showroom in Dubai
Lebanon, NJ, Dec. 12, 2008--Amici International is moving for the first time into Dubai, U.A.E., with a new showroom set for a grand opening to retail buyer customers at the end of this month.
Solutia Named Top 50 Company in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO, Dec. 12, 2008--Solutia has been named one of the Top 50 companies in St. Louis shaping the future of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
Wholesale Prices Fall Sharply Again
Washington, DC, Dec. 12, 2008--U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply for the second straight month as weak demand pulled down prices for energy supplies and other raw materials.