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Chicago, IL, June 21--In 2002, Kaiser Permanente, the country's largest non-profit health-care system, issued an unusual mandate to a longtime supplier: Create a quality carpet without the controversial chemical polyvinyl chloride, or forget about win
Washington, DC, June 19--The U.S. Department of Commerce on Friday imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties ranging to nearly 200 percent on $1.2 billion of wooden bedroom furniture imported from China, but said most Chinese companies would escape the high
Washington, DC, June 21-- Shares of two companies battling asbestos lawsuits climbed on Friday on hopes that lawmakers are reviving legislation to create a national trust fund for asbestos liabilities.
Thomasville, NC, June 18--Unilin Flooring, the maker of Quick-Step laminate flooring, is set to begin work on its $80 million manufacturing plant in Thomasville.
Atlanta, GA, June 18--Home Depot plans to open a new data center with 500 workers as part of a plan to expand its information technology operations, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Bejing, China, June 18--China's imports of US hardwood have been experiencing rapid growth thanks to the country's protection of forest reserves and fast-expanding furniture and interior decoration market, according to Asia Intelligence Wire.
Delray Beach, FL, June 18-- Recycler Sun Valley Worldwide Inc. has commissioned a plant to reprocess bags, carpet and other plastic materials.
Chicago, IL, June 18--Hit hard by the U.S. economic recession, Steelcase Inc., (SCS), the world's largest provider of office furniture, office design and related services, is on the road to recovery.
Dallas, TX, June 18--U.S. Home Systems Inc. which designs and sells home improvement products, on Friday lowered its quarterly profit forecast in part because of higher lumber costs.
Clifton, NJ, June 17--Linens 'n Things, Inc., one of the leading, national large format retailers of home textiles, housewares and home accessories, today announced the hiring of Jack E. Moore, Jr., as President and Chief Operating Officer.