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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Warsaw, Poland, January 24, 2006--Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez told a meeting with U.S. investors during his visit to Poland, the U.S. economy should keep on growing at around 3.5 percent.
Monon, IN, January 24, 2006--Rockland Flooring is issuing recall notices to employees who were laid off last October, when production orders shrank.