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Textile Rally Looking To Gain Support For Trade P

New York, NY, Sept. 4--As they did last month in Greensboro and other areas hit by the rapid drop in U.S. manufacturing, textile interests hope to expand on growing grass-roots support to pressure Washington for new and more protective trade policies, acc

Home Depot To Acquire Roofing Installer

Atlanta, GA, Sept. 5--The Home Depot today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tampa, Fla.-based Installed Products USA, LLC ("IPLLC") and Installed Products of California, Inc. (collectively with IPLLC, "IPUSA").

The Dixie Group Sells Three Georgia Facilities To

Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 4--The Dixie Group, Inc. today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to sell certain of its assets that support its factory-built housing, needlebond and carpet recycling businesses to Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Lowe’s Making Big Push Into Chicago Area

Chicago, IL, Sept. 4--Chicago's sprawling suburbs, growing number of new homes and seemingly endless supply of older properties has made the area ripe for home improvement retailers, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Fed Says Economy Picking Up

Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Business conditions perked up in the summer offering promising signs for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.

Construction Spending Rises

Washington, DC, Sept. 4--Spending on construction ventures around the country increased in July to the highest level seen since the beginning of the year, a promising sign for the economy's anticipated second-half rebound.

Pergo To Add Direct Laminate Press To U.S. Product

Trelleborg, Sweden, Sept. 4--Pergo has decided to invest about USD 16 M in its US operations. The investment includes a DL (direct lamination) press and expansion of the production plant in Garner, North Carolina.

ASCR Announces Slate Of New Environmental Courses

Millersville, MD, Sept. 3--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration has announced a new slate of environmental courses that it will be offering. The courses fall into four areas: mold, hazardous waste operations and emergency response (H