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Dalton, GA, January 27, 2006--Through the "No Child Left Behind Carpet Reward," Shaw Contract Group will provide free carpet and installation to a school that has achieved the Blue Ribbon designation under the "No Child Left Behind" program.
Amsterdam, Holland, January 26, 2006--Dutch window coverings maker Hunter Douglas has acquired U.S. company Elmar Window Fashions.
Midland, MI, January 26, 2006--Dow Chemical reported earnings for the the fourth quarter that rose on strong pricing across its performance chemicals and plastics businesses.
Selbyville, MD, January 26, 2006--Harry Cullen, owner of Harry Cullen Floor & Wall Coverings in Selbyville, built his business on experience and long hours.
Alexandria, VA, January 26, 2006--A panel of judges has been recruited for the 2006 Spectrum Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in the use of ceramic tile.
Washington, DC, January 26, 2006—Orders for durable goods rose 1.3% in December, despite a large decline in aircraft orders, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, January 26, 2006--First-time claims unemployment benefits rose 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 283,000 in the week ended Jan. 21, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Linwood, PA, January 26, 2006--Foamex International Inc., said today that it adjourned the hearing to consider approval of the Disclosure Statement, originally scheduled for January 26, 2006, to February 13, 2006.
Union, NJ, January 26, 2006--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., said Wednesday that its board has approved a $200 million increase to its previously announced $400 million stock buyback program.
Sassuolo, Italy, January 26, 2006--Italian ceramics group Marazzi is preparing to list on the Milan stock exchange.