US Patent Office Issues “Snap” Patent to Unilin
Wielsbeke, Belgium, May 10, 2006 – The United States Patent Office issued a patent to Unilin for glueless systems for HDF-based flooring panels that allow the panels to be snapped (or tapped) together.
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Wholesale Inventories Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--Wholesale inventories grew less than expected in March, pushing the inventory-to-sales ratio down after a slight uptick in the previous month.
Construction Jobs Set Record in April
Washington, D.C., May 10, 2006-- "Construction employment set a record for the 15th straight month in April," Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC),
Unifi Announces Proposed Offering
Greensboro, NC, May 9, 2006--Unifi said it plans to commence a private placement offering of $225 million of Senior Secured Notes due 2014.
ASCR's Safety Tips for Hurricane Volunteers
Columbia, MD, May 9, 2006--Volunteers returning from the rebuilding efforts along the Gulf Coast are bringing more home with them than just the satisfaction of a job well done.
Solutia Bankruptcy Lengthens
St. Louis, MO, May 9, 2006--Shifting deadlines and a pair of unresolved legal disputes indicate that the bankruptcy reorganization of Solutia Inc., is taking longer than the chemical maker had anticipated.
Registration Opens for July Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, May 9, 2006--Professionals planning to attend the third installment of Las Vegas Market this July can register on-line to receive their badge before the show.
Small-Business Optimism Up in April
Washington, DC, May 9, 2006--Small-business optimism rose last month, reversing March’s slump by more than two points to 100.1 (1986=100) and returning to its historical levels, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends report.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, May 9, 2006--Chain store sales slipped in the latest week after a strong gain the previous week, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Gov's' Wives, Habitat Start Homebuilding E
Mobile, AL, May 9, 2006--Before sunrise this morning, three governors' spouses joined dozens of women volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity build site to kick off the First Families Building Homes Across America program.