Persian Carpets Making a Comeback
Tehran, Iran, November 19--A quarter century after the Islamic revolution almost killed Iran's famed Persian carpet industry, Iranian makers are slowly beginning to come alive.
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DuPont Developing Sorona PDO
Wilmington, DL, November 22--DuPont Co. is close to selling a new fiber, whose key ingredient is made by a corn-fed bacteria.
Hardwood Flooring Shipments Remain Strong
Memphis, TN., November 19—-Hardwood flooring shipments for October 2004 are reported at 60,493,000 board feet, the highest level since June of this year.
EPA May Levy More Charges Against Teflon
Houston, TX, November 18--The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it hasn't ruled out the possibility of additional charges against DuPont Co. for failing to report possible health and environmental risks related to a toxic chemical used to
NARI Offers Virtual Study Groups in 2005
Des Plaines, Ill., November 18--The National Association of the Remodeling Industry, (NARI) will be conducting two more Virtual Study Groups in early 2005.
Leading Indicators Off for 5th Straight Month
New York, NY, November 18-- The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.3 percent, falling for the fifth consecutive month.
Wools of New Zealand Relocates Corporate Headquart
Atlanta, GA, November 18--Wools of New Zealand has announced that it is relocating its corporate headquarters.
LEED Intros Commercial Interiors Rating System
Washington, D.C., November 18--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced the brand new LEED Green Building Rating System for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI).
Industrial Production Up 0.7% in October
Washington, DC, November 18--Industrial production rose 0.7 percent in October, according to the Federal Reserve. Capacity utilization rose to 77.7 percent from a revised 77.3 percent for September.
Report Issued on Dalton Chemical Release
Dalton, GA, November 18—-MFG Chemical Company’s inability to control a chemical reaction and an erroneous accident emergency plan led to injuries of 17 police and ambulance personnel and the evacuation of more than 100 families and businesses in Dalton.