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Epic Opens Warehouse in Dalton

Dalton, GA, April 4--Epic Enterprises, Inc., Southern Pines, NC, announced the March 15 opening of a warehouse in Dalton, Georgia. This facility will allow Epic to better service its many customers in the area with urgent pick-up requirements.

Tricycle Nominated for INDEX: Award

Chattanooga, Tenn., April 4--SIM from Tricycle technology has been nominated for an INDEX: 2005 award by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA).

828 International Founder Clardy Dies

Greenville, SC, April 4--828 International announced that its president and founder, Jim Clardy, has passed away. Clardy was 50 when he died on April 3 of complications from a heart attack.

Consumer Sentiment Off in March

Ann Arbor, MI, April 1--The University of Michigan said its final measure of consumer confidence fell to 92.6 in March from 94.1 in February, according to market sources who saw the subscription-only report.

Manufacturing Activity Up in Midwest

Chicago, IL, April 1--The Purchasing Management Association of Chicago said its index of area business activity rose to 69.2 in March on a seasonally adjusted basis from 62.7 in February.

Propex Announces Delay in Filing Annual Report

Austell, GA, April 1--Propex Fabrics Inc. announced that it will require additional time to complete the appraisal and revaluation of its assets under purchase accounting in connection with the company's acquisition on December 1, 2004.