Report: Ford to Drop 1,700 Suppliers
Frankfurt, Germany, January 23, 2006--Ford Motor Co., intends to cut the number of its suppliers around the world to around 800 over the next few years from about 2,500 now.
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Mannington Commercial Intros Baracoa, Modular and
Calhoun, GA, January 2006--Mannington Commercial introduces the highÂperformance textured loop carpet, Baracoa, available in modular and broadloom.
Jordan Kane Announces Reverse Split
Hopewell Junction, NY, January 20, 2006--The Jordan Kane company announced that shareholders have approved a 1-for-100 reverse stock split taking effect on January 20, 2006.
Coverall Cleaning Opens Regional Center in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, January 20, 2006--Coverall Cleaning Concepts announced the opening of a new Master Regional Support Center in Calgary.
Federated to Close 5 Distribution Centers
Cincinnati, OH, January 20, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc., said Thursday it will close five distribution centers, affecting up to 750 jobs.
Mirage Wins 2006 Home Magazine Award
Saint-Georges, Quebec, January 20, 2006-- Prefinished hardwood flooring producer Mirage, announced that its Merlot, Java and Sambuca stains have been selected as winners of Home Magazine's 2006 American Building Product Award.
Massachusetts Retailers Named Mohawk Floorscapes D
Peabody, MA, January 20, 2006--Mastrangelo's Carpet Craft of Peabody, owned by Topsfield resident Peter Matrangelo has been named the Mohawk Floorscapes Dealer of the Year for the Northeast Region.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Slows
Philadelphia, PA, January 20, 2006--Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region increased at a slower pace in January, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported Thursday.
Architecture Billings Index Positive Every Month i
Washington, DC, January 20, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported that billings at U.S. architecture firms were positive every month in 2005 for the first time since 2000.
Benchmark Sells Polymer Unit to Hercules
Houston, GA, January 20, 2006--Benchmark Performance Group, Inc., a developer and supplier of specialty chemicals, announced recently that it had closed the sale of the guar polymer manufacturing business.