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Tempe AZ, October 5, 2005--Growth at service companies slowed more than expected in September as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita shut down businesses along the Gulf Coast and drove up energy prices to records.
Washington, D.C., October 5, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council today named Tom Hicks vice president of its popular LEED Green Building Rating System program following Nigel Howard being named chief technical officer in July.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 4, 2005 -- Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics has joined forces with an Italian company to form a joint venture company, Chemica.
Pittsburgh, PA, October 4, 2005 -- Richard T. Walker, 65, owner of Walker Rugs in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, has died.
Thomasville, North Carolina, October 3, 2005 – Less than two months after the institution by the International Trade Commission of its investigation called ‘Certain laminated floor panels,’ 19 of the 32 parties have already chosen to drop out of the case.
Midland, MI, October 4, 2005 -- Dow Chemical Co. chief financial officer J. Pedro Reinhard resigned effective October 1, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.
Bentonville, AR, October 3, 2005--Wal-Mart said on Friday that the heads of its U.S. and international operations would switch roles as the world's biggest retailer struggles to boost sluggish sales growth at home and abroad.
Washington, D.C., October 3, 2005--Spending on construction projects increased 0.4% in August, according to the Commerce Department. It was the biggest increase in three months.
Atlanta, GA, October 3, 2005—-According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Home Depot has moved a step closer to opening stores in China, a key growth frontier with a $50 billion home improvement market.
Wellington, New Zealand, October 3, 2005--Feltex has asked its shareholders to hang in there regarding details on the extent of its restructuring, which is expected to improve profitability. Details will be unveiled in two weeks.