Polish Ceramic Producer Goes Public
Warsaw, Poland, June 6--Poland's leading ceramic-tile producer, with 26 percent of the market, has released a new schedule for its public offer, according to which the firm will enter the bourse on June 24.
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Solutia Union Vote Scheduled This Week
Pensacola, FL, June 6--About 700 Solutia employees will vote next Thursday and next Friday on whether to join the United Steelworkers of America or keep their plant union-free, according to the Pensacola News Journal.
Non-Manufacturing Growth Slows
Tempe, AZ, June 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in May 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Planned Job Cuts Up in May
New York, NY, June 3--Planned layoffs in the United States jumped 42 percent in May from April, led by hefty job cuts in the computer industry, a report said.
Alloc Adds New Distributor in Michigan
Racine, WI, June 3--Alloc, Inc. has added Radio Distributing Co. (RDC) to its distribution network. RDC will represent Alloc products throughout the state of Michigan and Northwest Ohio.
Scandian Wood Floors Enters North American Market
Virginia Beach, VA, June 3--Scandian Wood Floors, a leading Brazilian manufacturer of solid and engineered wood flooring, is adding a 3/4" solid collection in its line of exotic fashion flooring.
Homeowners Choose Big Box Home Improvement Stores
Norwalk, CT, June 6--Today's homeowners overwhelmingly head to the home center when it comes to home improvement products, with 67 percent of homeowners opting for the big box for a broad range of products.
Bassett Buys Stake in Eight Retail Stores
Bassett, VA, June 3--Bassett Furniture said it is acquiring a controlling interest in eight Bassett Furniture Direct stores in the greater Dallas area.
Jaipur Add Designs to Two Collections
Dalton, GA, June 3--Jaipur is adding numerous designs to its Atlantis and Jaimak Collections, further broadening its offering of exceptionally styled rugs. Both collections have a solid history of success with distinct designs and weaves that embrace Jaip
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Opening Charlotte Office
Charlotte, NC, June 3--Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. continues its expansion in the United States by announcing the opening of the Charlotte, North Carolina, area office.