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Boys & Girls Clubs' salute to youth-MVP dinner and celebration recognizes business and community
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee will honor Mary Ellen Stanek, managing director and director of asset management for Robert W. Baird Co.]]>
Top Ranked Dividend Stock JCI Becomes Oversold
The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics - strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive.]]>
EVs are a Struggle for A123, but Aptera is Back and They Thrive in...
EVs are a Struggle for A123, but Aptera is Back and They Thrive in Hawaii-The Week In Cleantech: 5/18/2012 North America's largest supplier of heavy-duty transit buses sees overall demand at an "all-time high." More here .]]>
New consumer research suggests large majority of U.S. consumers are interested in Start-Stop vehicles
ABC 12 - WJRT - Flint, MINew consumer research suggests large majority of U.S. consumers are interested in Start-Stop vehicles /PRNewswire/ -- New consumer research conducted by Johnson Controls, the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, finds that 97 percent of Americans are ready for new Start-Stop technology that improves the fuel ... (more)]]>
PGI reveals 1Q results
Nonwovens producer Polymer Group reported net sales were $295.2 million compared to $291.9 million during the first quarter.]]>
Lear Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Information contained on this page is provided by companies via press release distributed through PR Newswire, an independent third-party content provider.]]>
Polymer Group narrows loss in 1Q
Polymer Group Inc. has reported a net loss of $265,000 for the first quarter, a dramatic improvement from the $54.4 million loss it posted in the same period last year.]]>
Johnson Controls, Inc. - SWOT Analysis - New Study Released
Johnson Controls, Inc. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information.]]>
Skimming the racks: Pendleton creates new post, Etsy aims to expand...
Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc. , announced Tuesday that Robert Christnacht, who currently manages the Portland-based company's Home merchandising and planning functions, will take on the newly created role of director of wholesale sales.]]>
JCI pioneers carbon-fiber exterior parts
Automotive interiors supplier Johnson Controls Inc. said May 14 that it is to exploit its expertise in natural-fiber processing technology in parts for vehicle exteriors.]]>
Gore heirs endow 'business innovation' chair at Westminster
Westminster College on Monday announced the creation of an endowed chair in business innovation.]]>
Pendleton Woolen Mills to open store at PDX
Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc. , announced it will open a store this summer at the Portland International Airport near concourses D and E. Located in the retail area called The Oregon Market, the new store will be outside the security gates where there's currently a Travel Mart and a Brookstone store.]]>
Dan River Region Releases 2011 Report Card
The Danville Regional Foundation has put out the 2011 Report Card that shows everything including education,health and poverty levels.]]>
UPDATE 1-Magna profit rises on strong North American demand
Magna International Inc, one of the world's biggest auto parts manufacturers, said on Thursday its first-quarter profit rose 6.5 percent, as increased demand in North America more than offset the impact of the slowdown in western Europe Magna, which is also holding its annual meeting in Toronto on Thursday, said net income rose to $343 million or ... (more)]]>
Toledo worker stars in Obama ad
Brian Slagle of West Toledo is shown driving to work and giving the President credit for having saved his job.]]>
New lights, toilets help flush school system's carbon emissions
Prince George's County Public Schools is shrinking its carbon footprint - and its energy bills - by enough to save almost 5,100 acres of pine trees, officials say.]]>
TEXT-S&P revises Unifi outlook to stable
Overview -- U.S.-based textile manufacturer and distributor Unifi Inc.'s operating performance and credit measures have weakened more than expected over the past year because of rising polyester raw material costs.]]>
Vacant building fire ruled accidental
The May 2 fire at Carlisle Events has been ruled as an accidental fire, according to Pennsylvania State Police, Carlisle.]]>
Scottish Widows Adds to U.S. Stocks as Firm Overhauls Managers
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, the Edinburgh money manager that's overhauling its stocks business, expects the U.S. economic recovery and developments in shale gas to help boost performance.]]>
Interface Heads To CA With Reentry Expansion
Interface, the global leader in design and production of modular carpet tile and a sustainability trailblazer, is finalizing a strategic partnership with The Carpet Recyclers, a La Mirada, CA-based business that, since its establishment two years ago, has diverted more than 150 million pounds of used carpet from West Coast landfills, saved over 15 ... (more)]]>
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Global Textile News
India Spun Yarn Export Market Prices (Monthly Report)
Spun yarn prices are falling on India's export markets, in line with a drop of fiber prices, our India Correspondent reports. Our monthly report covers yarn export prices in India, including cotton, polyester, polyester-cotton, viscose, polyester-viscose, and acrylic yarns. Historical data are available for download.
Wool Market Prices in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand (Weekly Report)
The wool market is reaching a turning point with low supply not enough for supporting prices which plunged this week in Australia. Our weekly report offers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. A glimpse on the New Zealand and South African markets is provided.
Flax/Linen Fiber and Yarn Prices in China
Linen yarn prices are slightly falling in China, mostly due to lower demand from downward textile producers and a decline in foreign orders for linen apparel. The European crisis and the decrease of cotton prices may accelerate a shift in demand to other textile fibers and yarns. Our report offers a comprehensive view of the Chinese market with scutched flax import prices and linen yarn prices.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Statistical Report)
A short-lived rebound of cotton prices in India and Pakistan boosted cotton yarn prices to higher levels. The picture could however radically change after New York plunged by 15% in three weeks. Our monthly report compares cotton fiber and cotton yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, with latest margin trends at domestic yarn plants. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
Viscose / Rayon Staple Fiber and Filament Prices (Weekly Report)
The fall of cotton prices on the international market may depress viscose prices down to lower levels. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets with historical data back to 2006 available for download. Cotton linter and cotton pulp trends are also being tracked over the last 12 months.
US Apparel Imports in First Quarter 2012: Categories (Statistical Report)
US apparel imports less strongly declined in first quarter this year in volume terms amid a continued shift from cotton to less expensive man-made fiber apparel. The decline of cotton apparel imports was much weaker than in last quarter of 2011. Our series of statistical tables offers a comprehensive view of US apparel imports per category of products, with volume, value and unit value changes, compared with percentage change in previous quarters and previous years.
Polyester Prices Slightly Declining in China (Weekly Report)
Polyester prices are now slightly declining in China, over a general fall of polyester intermediate and spun yarn prices. Our weekly report covers Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) and Polyester Filament Yarn (PFY) prices on the domestic market, including a price comparison with cotton and viscose. China's price index for polyester spun and poly-cotton is also published. Historical data are also available for download, back to 2004.
Spun Yarn Prices in China (Weekly Report)
Yarn prices remained relatively stable in the last seven days in China, ignoring the collapse of cotton prices on the international market. Our weekly report covers local markets in Zhejiang, Shandong and Liaoning with prices of a large number of counts being released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Historical data are available for download.
Polyester Intermediate Market Prices - PTA & MEG (Weekly Report)
Petrochemical prices continued to decline in the last week, with polyester intermediate prices also losing ground. The cotton market crash in New York should result in lower polyester chain prices. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain, including Paraxylene (PX), PTA, MEG, polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices Crashed on International Market (Weekly Report)
Cotton prices last week collapsed in New York, after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicted a new surge in cotton stocks in the coming season. Our weekly cotton report covers the latest price trends of international spot and futures markets through a large number of tables and charts, with also domestic markets in India, China, Pakistan being reviewed. Historical data back to 6 years ago are available for download.
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