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St. Louis MO, October 10, 2005--Solutia Inc., a leading manufacturer and provider of performance films, specialty chemicals and an integrated family of nylon products, today announced that it has recently declared force majeure for certain products within
Castellon, Spain, October 7, 2005 -- The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) has announced that the competition for the IVth Tile of Spain Awards is now open.
Washington, DC, October 10, 2005—Wholesale sales increased 1.3% in August, for the the fastest gain since April, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, October 7, 2005 -- Payrolls fell by only 35,000 in September, according to a Labor Department report. It was the first decline in more than two years.
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--Continuing its objective of showcasing new products and retail programs to customers through regional markets, Shaw Industries has announced its schedule of winter shows to be held in January and February of 2006.
New York, NY, October 10, 2005-- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Friday lowered its corporate credit rating and unsecured debt ratings on Mohawk Industries Inc. to BBB- from BBB+.
London, England, October 7, 2005 -- Shares in carpet maker Victoria came under pressure after it warned that that full-year profits are likely to be "significantly lower" than current market expectations, according to a report from ShareCast.
Atlanta, GA, October 7, 2005 -- The Symposium on Healthcare Design in Atlanta attracted more than 1,200 healthcare executives, facility managers, architects, consultants and interior designers.
Racine, WI, October 7, 2005 -- Like father, like son; Shannon Curtin is getting serious about the flooring business.
New York, NY, October 6, 2005--The nation's furniture makers, already hurt by sluggish retail sales this year, now must contend with a supply shortage that might slow deliveries and dent profits.