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Jobless Claims Jump Following Katrina

Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 -- On a surge of storm-related job losses, first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 432,000 in the week ending Sept. 17, the Labor Department said Thursday.

OnLine Help-Wanted Ads Up in August

New York, NY, September 21, 2005--The number of new online job ads rose to 2,130,000 in the month of August, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series™.

Perpetual Machine Acquires Lessco

Dalton GA, September 21, 2005--Perpetual Machine Company (PMC) announced the completion of the asset acquisition of Lessco, a Dalton-based manufacturer of carpet, rug and textile manufacturing equipment.

Foamex Receives Court Approval of First Day Motion

Linwood, PA, September 21, 2005--Foamex said it has received approval from the Bankruptcy Court for the company's "first day" motions that will enable its operations to proceed smoothly and without interruption throughout its reorganization case.

Forbo Increases Prices

Hazleton, PA, September 21, 2005--Effective November 1, 2005, Forbo Flooring North America will have a 3-5% price increase on all products and sundry items. The increase was brought on by an increase in production costs, transportation costs and fuel cost