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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
Calhoun, GA, June 21--The Florida Tile Industries plant in Shannon, Georgia is expanding its operations and adding 75 jobs, according to the Calhoun, Georgia Times.
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
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.
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.
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.
Mooresville, NC, June 17--Lowe's Cos. executives on Wednesday again played down concerns that the home-improvement retailer's business will be hit hard as interest rates rise.