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Chambersburg, PA, October 28, 2005--American Micro Industries, Inc. has launched a new line of acoustical products specifically designed to reduce the transmission of airborne and impact noise through floors.
Thomasville, North Carolina, October 28, 2005--Quick•Step recently won a silver award for its new Signature retail store display at the IN-STORE Marketing Expo in Chicago, Illinois.
Wellington, New Zealand, October 27, 2005--Shares in Feltex fell 6.5% in early trading today on news its planned merger with Australia-based carpet maker Godfrey Hirst has been called off.
Midland, MI, October 27, 2005--Dow Chemical Co. in the third quarter reported earnings that increased 30% to $801 million, or $0.82 a share, from $617 million, or $0.65, a year earlier.
New York, NY, October 27, 2005--The Conference Board help-wanted advertising index inched up one point in September. The Index now stands at 39, up from 38 last month. It was 36 one year ago.
Las Vegas, NV, October 27, 2005--The Design Center at World Market Center, a new resource in Las Vegas for the home and design community, will present an inspiring and educational lineup of seminars and events during the November and December “First Frida
Washington, DC, October 27, 2005—Orders for durable goods fell 2.1% in September, according to a report from the Commerce Department.
Bellevue, WA, October 27, 2005--With a splash of vibrant citrus colors, iFLOOR.com, the online flooring retailer, has redesigned its virtual storefront to feature better navigability.
Bloomfield Hills, MI, October 27, 2005--Pulte Homes in the third quarter reported earnings that were up 43% to $395.4 million, or $1.50 a share, compared with year-earlier net income of $259.1 million, or $1.03 a share, as adjusted for a stock split.
Washington, DC, October 27, 2005--The Labor Department reported that 24,000 people filed applications for unemployment benefits last week.