BASF Opens Nylon Plant in Freeport
Florham Park, NJ, October 8, 2007--BASF today opened two new manufacturing plants to produce nylon and superabsorbent polymers at its site in Freeport, Texas.
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Five Solutions Earn CRI Seal of Approval
Dalton, GA, October 8, 2007--Six cleaning solutions have been added to the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval list.
Armstrong Receives $180M Tax Refund
Lancaster, PA, October 8, 2007--Armstrong World Industries said it has received the majority of approximately $180 million in refunds for federal income taxes paid over the last 10 years.
CEO Confidence Declines Further
New York, NY, October 8, 2007--The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had declined to 45 in the second quarter of 2007, edged down to 44 in the third quarter.
New Trends Dominate at High Point Market
High Point, NC, October 8, 2007--According to the trend-trackers at "High Point Market Live," the most fashion-forward looks on the home furnishings horizon include retro-inspired patterns.
Construction on Välinge's New R&D Center Begins
Viken, Sweden, October 8, 2007--Construction on Valinge's new 17,000 square meter research and development facility in Viken started September 25 and will be finalized next fall.
Online Ad Revenues Exceed $5B in Q2
New York, NY, October 8, 2007--The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) released the IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report covering the second quarter and the first six months of 2007.
Iran to Open U.S. Carpet Center
Tehran, Iran, October 5, 2007--The National Carpet Center director says Iran aims to form a hand-woven carpet center incorporated by U.S.-based Iranian entrepreneurs.
DSM to Expand Caprolactam Capacity in Netherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 5, 2007-- Royal DSM NV said it will invest 25 million euros in the expansion and modernization of its caprolactam plant at Geleen in the Netherlands.