Weekly Jobless Claims Rise 11,000
Washington, DC, January 26, 2006--First-time claims unemployment benefits rose 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 283,000 in the week ended Jan. 21, the Labor Department said Thursday.
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Mohawk Select Introductions Tap into Blending Tren
Sugar Valley, GA, January 25, 2006--Stripes, squares, swirls and other elements can all go together--if the design is right.
Participants from South Korea, Spain, Austria and
Hannover, Germany, January 25, 2006--The major prizes of Contractworld award 2006 were presented to participants from South Korea, Spain, Austria and Germany on Saturday, 14 January, during a special ceremony held in Hannover.
EU Acts to Reclaim State Aid to Beaulieu Group
Brussels, Belgium, January 25, 2006--The European Commission said Wednesday it was taking Italy and Belgium to court for failing to obey orders to reclaim illegal state aid, including Belgium's payments to Beaulieu Group.
Ryland 4Q Earnings Up 49%
Calabasas, CA, January 25, 2006--Homebuilder Ryland Group Inc., reported fourth-quarter earnings that rose 49% from the year-ago period on higher home sales.
Centex 3Q Earnings Up 30%
Dallas, TX, January 25, 2006-- Home builder Centex Corp., said fiscal third-quarter profit leapt 30 percent as its houses fetched higher prices on the market, and the company kept costs under control.
Lear Posts Major 4Q Loss After Charges
Southfield, MI, January 25, 2006--Lear Corp., reported a steep fourth-quarter loss as the automotive components maker racked up more than $400 million of impairment and restructuring charges.
Coverings To Offer Free Seminars
Alexandria, VA, January 24, 2006--Coverings 2006 announced recently that attendees in Orlando (April 4-7) can choose among more than a dozen free seminars on topics such as inventory, employees and showroom design.
Wellman Hikes Price on Polyester Staple Fiber
Fort Mill, SC, January 24, 2006--Wellman, Inc., announced that, effective with March 5, 2006 shipments, it will increase the price of all polyester staple fiber by 4 cents/lb.
Bill to Amend Toxic Substances and Control Act Int
Washington, DC, January 24, 2006—Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Environment and Hazardous Materials subcommittee, introduced legislation to amend the Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), to make it consistent with three internationa