Honeywell Nylon Restructures Its Operations
Richmond, VA, Oct. 15--Honeywell Nylon today announced the proposed undertaking of three simultaneous actions that would impact its nylon fiber manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County, VA.
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Interface Receives First Environmentally Preferabl
Atlanta, Oct. 14--Interface Flooring Systems has received the industry's first third-party certification for an Environmentally Preferable Product for carpet, awarded by Scientific Certification Systems.
Retail Sales Decline by 0.2 Percent
Washington, Oct. 15--Retail sales fell for the first time in five months in September, driven down by a decline in the auto sector. Retail sales declined 0.2%, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
New Nebraska Furniture Mart Slated for Washington
Everett, WA, Oct 15--Executives from International Speedway Corp. a Florida company that develops racetracks for NASCAR and other motor-sports organizations, is returning to Washington this week to continue researching potential sites for a racetrack.
Oregon Zoo Elephants Get Rubber Floor
Portland, Oct. 15--Elephants at the Oregon Zoo have a new bounce in their step, thanks to nearly 51-thousand dollars in federal grants.
Martha Visits New Nebraska Furniture Mart Store
Kansas City, KS, Oct. 14--Martha Stewart talked briefly to the media about her legal troubles and her fans at a furniture store Friday.
Milliken To Close Two Textile Plants
Saluda, SC, Oct. 14--Textile maker Milliken and Co. says it will close two plants and cut roughly 240 jobs--a major blow to a textile stalwart that's been in the forefront of trying to protect the nation's textile industry, according to the Greenv
Home Depot Renovates Web Site
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 13--Home Depot said Monday that it has gutted and renovated its Website in hopes of increasing online traffic and purchases.
Bruce Hardwood Closes Plant
Port Gibson, MS, Oct. 10--The Bruce Hardwood flooring plant in Claiborne County will close for good, eliminating about 140 jobs, a company spokesman said Wednesday, according to the Vicksburg Post.
Foamex Adds To Board Of Directors
Linwood, PA, Oct. 10--Foamex International, Inc., the leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products in North America, announced today that Raul Valdes-Fauli has been named to the Foamex Board of Directors.