Belgian Unions Strike Domo
Brussels, Belgium, May 2--Unions started labor actions in Belgium's textile industry Monday demanding better pay and work conditions.
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Afghan Carpetmakers Urged to Move
Peshawar, Afghanistan, May 2--The local municipality has warned hundreds of Afghan hand-knot carpet manufacturers to close their business in residential areas within 10 days or face action.
IDG/ASID Announce Student Design Awards
Washington, DC, May 3--The American Society of Interior Designers and the International Design Guild (Guild) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2005 International Design Guild/ASID Student Design Awards.
Tennant's 1Q Earnings Up 35%
Minneapolis, MN, May 3--Tennant Co., a maker of industrial equipment to clean and maintain flooring, reported earnings in the first-quarter profit that rose 35 percent.
RFMS Launches Professional & Measure Software
Tuscaloosa, AL, May 3---RFMS is proud to announce the release of its Professional and Commercial Measure Software program in conjunction with Coverings 2005.
Sears Canada Completes Acquisition of Cantrex
Toronto, ON, May 2--Sears Canada has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cantrex Group Inc.
Saks to Sell Profitt's and McRae's
Birmingham, AL, May 2--Saks Inc. said it is selling its Proffitt's and McRae's department stores to privately held retailer Belk Inc. for $622 million in cash.
Banquet to Honor Campbell Family
Alloway Township, NJ, May 2--Ranch Hope For Boys and Girls will honor the Campbell Family of Mannington Mills at its annual banquet, which will be held here Friday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m.
Tricycle Receives Honors for Sustainability And De
Chattanooga, TN, May 2--Tricycle, Inc. received one regional and two international design awards in the first quarter of this year, and was also nominated for an international award for sustainable design.
Dow Chemical 1Q Earnings Nearly Triple
Midland, MI, April 29--Dow Chemical Co. in the first quarter reported earnings that nearly tripled amid significant price increases and solid volume in all sectors.