Durable Goods Orders Up 6.1%
Washington, DC, April 26, 2006--Orders for durable goods increased 6.1% in March, led by strong demand for airplanes, machinery and electronics, according to a Commerce Department report.
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Propex To Close Seneca, SC, Plant
Seneca, SC, April 25, 2006--According to the Anderson, South Carolina, Independent-Mail, about 200 workers at the Propex Plant in Seneca, have been told to report to work for an 8 a.m. announcement today.
Bissell Intros Hard Surface Floor Cleaner
Grand Rapids, MI, April 25, 2006--Bissell Homecare, Inc., announced the introduction of the Flip-It Select, the first hard floor cleaner with heat.
NAM Applauds G-7 on China's Currency
Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today expressed appreciation for the fact that the G-7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors agreed China needs to allow faster appreciation of its currency.
Gracewood Design Honored by Magazine
San Francisco, CA, April 24, 2006--Ken Forcier and Gwen Jones of Gracewood Design in San Francisco, CA, rank as some of the top traditional artisans in America, according to a panel of 18 experts.
Existing-Home Sales Up in March
Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--Sales of existing homes edged up in March following a strong rebound in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
NRF Opposes Cargo Scanning Bill
Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Retail Federation urged a congressional committee to reject legislation that would require scanning of all cargo bound for U.S. ports.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Chain store sales in the week ended April 22, fell 0.2 percent, after rising 1.1 percent the previous week, according to the report produced by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC.
British Firm Adds Wool Color Without Dye
Worcestershire, England, April 25, 2006--Concept Manufacturing has increased their 'Jacob by Design' natural carpet range with the blending of wool breeds to achieve different colors without adding dye.
USGBC Partners with Greenlight Strategies
Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council announced that it has partnered with Greenlight Strategies to make the company's popular ecologic3 software package available to USGBC members at a reduced price.