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Philadelphia, PA, May 20--The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported that manufacturers in its region saw a sharp slowdown in growth and employment in May, though an easing of inflation pressures lessened the blow.
Wilmington, DL, May 20--DuPont said a federal grand jury is seeking documents on a chemical used to make Teflon nonstick coatings that has been the subject of safety concerns.
Morris Township, NJ, May 20--Honeywell chairman and CEO Dave Cote said this week that the company continues looking for acquisitions that fit its strategies and business lines, while being very keen not to overpay for anything.
Minneapolis, MN, May 20--With dreams of supplying big-box retailers like Minneapolis-based Target Corp., Concrete Arts of Hudson, Wis., has created a terrazzo-like polished concrete aggregate flooring that is cheaper, easier to care for and stronger than
Atlanta, GA, May 20—-The GreenGuard Environmental Institute has certified the very first adhesive products for outstanding indoor air quality performance.
Washington, DC, May 20--Households headed by Generation X-ers and members of the so-called "echo-boom" purchased 55 percent of all newly built homes sold in 2003.
Bologna, Italy, May 19--Assopiastrelle will take part in the AIA convention of the American Institute of Architects, May 19-21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Anaheim, CA, May 19--The RITE program will be conducting a Laminate class June 1-3, 2005 at the WFCA facilities located in Anaheim, CA.
Orlando, FL, May 19--Coverings, the comprehensive tile and stone marketplace, announced that this year’s exhibitors donated more than 190 pallets of tile and tile materials to Tile Partners for Humanity.
St. Louis, MO, May 19--Solutia Inc. has launched the process to amend its debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to improve pricing. The amendment would also provide for a six-month extension of the facility, through June 19, 2006.