Wellman to Restructure Its U.S. Fiber Operations
Shrewsbury, NJ, September 26, 2006—Wellman announced plans to restructure its U.S. fiber operations which are intended to improve its operating results, reduce working capital and lower overall debt.
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China Chain Eyes Home Depot for Inspiration
Beijing, China, September 25, 2006--The Chinese delegation had traveled halfway around the world to visit the U.S. stores of American giant Home Depot, but it was hardly love at first sight.
Interface Launches InterfaceRAISE
LaGrange, GA, September 25, 2006--Twelve years into its sustainability journey, and now in full swing with its Mission Zero™ promise, Interface has launched InterfaceRAISE.
Couple Chooses Flooring After Corporate Downsizing
St. Louis, MO, September 25, 2006--In 2003, Dave Stokes and his family relocated here from St. Louis for his job with Thomas & Betts. Three weeks later, Stokes says, he was let go in a corporate restructuring.
NAM: 27.5% Tariff a Violation of WTO Rules
Washington, DC, September 25, 2006--The National Association of Manufacturers today urged senators to oppose S. 295, the Schumer-Graham China currency legislation, “and support any procedural motions that would prevent its passage.”
Guilty Verdict in Virginia Stone Mountain's Mu
Centerville, VA, September 25, 2006--A Goochland County jury last week convicted James Garland Mann of first-degree murder in the July 18, 2005, shooting of Jason Patrick Carr, store manager of the Centerville Stone Mountain's Carpet Outlet.
Jobless Claims Up Last Week
Washington, DC, September 21, 2006--The number of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose by a larger-than-expected 7,000 last week but remained at a level suggesting stable labor market conditions, a government report on Thursday showed.
Bed Bath 2Q Earnings Up
Union, NJ, September 21, 2006--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., said its second-quarter profit rose 2.9 percent on a double-digit growth in sales.
Architecture Billings Index Surges
Washington, DC, September 20, 2006--After hovering around the no-growth mark for the past three months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) jumped in August to its highest mark since July 2005.
Online Recruitment Activity Rises
New York, NY, September 19, 2006--Online job opportunities in education, training, and library occupations rise or hold steady in all 28 markets with particular strength in Portland, Seattle and San Diego.