Lear to Sell Europe Interiors Unit
Southfield, MI, July 20, 2006--Lear said it has agreed to sell its European interiors systems segment to International Automotive Components Group, in exchange for a 34 percent equity interest in the joint venture.
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London Designer Sues ABC Carpet & Home
New York, NY, July 20, 2006--The Rug Co., a London-based carpet designer, has sued a New York firm for allegedly selling budget knockoffs of its top-level ware.
Blogging Brings New Voices to the Fore
Washington, DC, July 20, 2006--The ease and appeal of blogging is inspiring a new group of writers and creators to share their voices with the world.
AIA, AGC, and CURT Join to Transform Design and Co
Washington, DC, July 20, 2006--In an effort to address and solve problems caused by industry fragmentation, The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) today
Google Still Top Search Engine
Reston, VA, July 19, 2006--comScore Networks released its monthly qSearch analysis of activity across competitive search engines.
Ryland Group’s 2Q Earnings Off
Calabasas, CA, July 19, 2006--Home builder Ryland Group Inc., said its second-quarter net income fell 9% from the year-ago period and lowered its 2006 profit outlook for the second time as the housing market continues to wind down.
Recycled Carpet a Factor in Safer Horse Racing
Arlington, Heights, IL, July 18, 2006--The Arlington Park's racetrack was not the cause of thoroughbreds injuries that have been responsible for 17 fatal breakdowns at the track this year.
Egyptian Rugs Popular in Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil, July 18, 2006--Brazil is one of the importers of the famous carpet industry of the Arab world. In the first semester of the year, Brazilians spent US$ 407,900 on rugs made in the Arab countries in North Africa and Middle East.
Floor-Tek 2007 Expo Dates Set
Dalton, GA, July 14, 2006--The American Floorcovering Alliance announced today that their Floor-Tek 2007 Expo would be held October 23-25, 2007 at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton.
Jobless Caims Up Last Week
Washington, DC, July 13, 2006--First-time applications for unemployment benefits rose by 19,000 in the latest week to 332,000, the highest since May 27, the Labor Department said Thursday.