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Federal Way, WA, July 31, 2006--Weyerhaeuser Co., said it completed the sale of its North American composite panels business to Flakeboard America Ltd., the U.S. subsidiary of Markham, Ontario-based Flakeboard Co. Ltd.
Kiev, Ukraine, July 31, 2006--The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is taking part in syndicating loans for the Kronospan Ukr timber mill, in Novovolynsk, Volyn region, for a total of 60 million euros.
Washington, DC, July 31, 2006--Testifying before a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee today, Karl Brondell of State Farm Insurance Companies warned that the U.S. is not adequately prepared for a cyber catastrophe.
Grand Junction, CO, July 28, 2006--GarageFloor.com, A division of JNK Products, LLC, announced today the implementation of its affiliate program.
Richmond, VA, July 27, 2006--Stifel Nicolaus upgraded Interface to buy from hold, noting the company's quarterly results.
Washington, DC, July 26, 2006--The National Retail Federation today urged the House to approve legislation that would limit states’ ability to impose business activity taxes on out-of-state companies.
Tokyo, Japan, July 25, 2006--A research team at Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology has developed a sensor carpet that can categorize people by age and gender.
New York, NY, July 25, 2006--Chain store sales rose in the latest week as shopping ahead of the school term boosted activity, according to a report on Tuesday.
Urbana, MD, July 24, 2006--The owners of one of the oldest flooring companies in Montgomery County are opening a branch in Urbana this fall.
Atlanta, GA, July 25, 2006—Winners of the 13th annual Retailer of the Year (ROY) awards were announced at the July 2006 Atlanta International Area Rug Market, which was co-sponsored by the Oriental Rug Retailers of America (ORRA).