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Solutia Gets Approval to Negotiate Sale of Affilia

St. Louis, MO, July 26--Solutia Inc. has won Bankruptcy Court approval to enter into exclusive negotiations with a potential buyer for its affiliate, Astaris L.L.C. Solutia and FMC Corp.

Canadian Firm Invests $1 Million in Vietnam Wood C

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 26--Canadian PG Hardwood Flooring has decided to invest US$1 million in Ho Chi Minh City’s Wood Processing Company Gosago for exclusive rights to distribution of the company’s wooden tiles in North America.

IICRC Launches Pollution Liability and General Lia

Vancouver, WA, July 26--The IICRC has announced a new opportunity for IICRC-Certified Firms – an opportunity that will probably be of interest to restoration-oriented companies, especially those offering mold remediation.

Chain Store Sales Up for 4th Consecutive Week

New York, NY, July 26--Chain store retail sales rose for the fourth consecutive week, as seasonal goods continue to push sales, a retail report said on Tuesday.

Flooring Adventures Intros Tuff-Seal

Richmond, VA, July 25--Flooring Adventures has introduced its Tuff-Seal Aviation Flooring line at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2005 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Distributor Design Tech Opens in Texas

Houston, TX, July 25--Design Tech Commercial Distributors LLC has opened its doors for business.

List of Greenspan Replacements Grows

Washington, DC, July 25--Economist and author Todd Buchholz, an adviser to President George W. Bush during the 2004 presidential campaign, is being considered by the White House for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board, sources close to the administration