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Greensboro, NC, Sept. 16--Cone Mills Corp., the largest denim fabric maker, said on Tuesday it plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection soon and accept a buyout offer from distressed asset fund W.L. Ross & Co. under court auspices.
Washington, DC, Sept. 17--Shares of companies exposed to asbestos litigation rose Tuesday amid speculation that defendant companies had reached a deal with insurers on sticking points in proposed federal asbestos legislation.
Dalton, GA, Sept. 17--This January 17 to 20, the American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA), together with the Georgia Department of Industry,Trade & Tourism (GDITT) will lead a contingent of companies to the Domotex show in Hannover, Germany.
Houston, TX, Sept. 17--CMAI recently completed the 2003 World Nylon Fibers and Feedstocks Analysis and the data is available to clients immediately.
Athens, GA, Sept. 16--When Michael Blanton, president and owner of Dalton Carpet One in Athens, found out that an employee had been embezzling money, he was both surprised and angry, according to the Athens Banner-Herald.
New York, NY, Sept. 16--More U.S. companies plan to hire staff in the fourth quarter than in the previous three months, marking the first quarter-to-quarter increase this year, a survey released on Tuesday said.
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 16--The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification to Domco Tarkett for its vinyl composition tile flooring.
Washington, DC, Sept. 16--After more than a year of constant challenges, the retail industry is beginning to show strength.
Holland, MI, Sept. 16--Haworth, Inc. and Interface, Inc. announced that they have signed an agreement for Haworth to purchase the assets of Interface Architectural Resources (InterfaceAR), a Grand Rapids-based manufacturer of raised access flooring curren
Kankakee, IL, Sept. 15--A joint effort between the non-profit organization KaBOOM!, Armstrong World Industries' resilient floor tile plant and the Kankakee Valley Park District will bring an attractive new playground to Pioneer Park on Kankakee's