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Foamex to be Delisted from Nasdaq

Linwood, PA, September 22, 2005 -- Foamex said it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market, Listing Qualifications Department indicating that, in accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, the company will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market a

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.

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

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™.