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“I have identified Unifi and Repreve as examples of these corporate leaders; this is why we have selected them to participate.”

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 5/15/2008 1:06:00 PM Greensboro, N.C. Fiber and yarn producer Unifi, Inc. via Home Textiles Today

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“This was very unfortunate, but could have been disastrous and we are thankful no one was injured during the fire or the evacuation”

Beaulieu of America confirmed that a fire occurred in its Memofil Plant in Dalton, Georgia on Tuesday. via Floor Focus

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“As we approach the conclusion of this phase of our transformation, it's a logical time for Don to assume a greater role in steering the organization into the future.”

The board of directors of Visteon Corporation today elected Donald J. Stebbins as president and chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2008. via MCADCafe

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“I'm hearing they want to bring these jobs in at $8.50 an hour.”

Part of work to stay local; India firm seeks Toledo site. Workers at Johnson Controls Inc.'s factory in Northwood learned in February that their jobs building seats for the Jeep Wrangler were being outsourced ... via Futureoftheunion.com

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“The entire city's been affected by it”

General Motors Corp.'s decision to shutter a transmission plant in Windsor will push the tally of auto sector layoffs in Ontario's battered motor city beyond 4,000 in the past two years. via Globeinvestor.com

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“It's just wonderful to be involved in our city's heritage”

Twins Janet Lugers and Marilyn Hoffer have been part of Tulip Time for more than a half century. via Grand Rapids Press

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“There are a number of small suppliers that need to be rolled up. ... We're in the right position to do it.”

Lear Corp., the supplier known for its automotive seating business, plans to at least quadruple the size of the other side of its business, electronics. via ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com

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CIT Group Inc. , a leading global commercial finance company, today announced that it has provided a $50 million revolving line of credit to CHF Industries , a leading manufacturer of fashion bedding and ... via Business Wire

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Some of the state's top manufacturing operations, Floralife Inc. of Walterboro, BorgWarner TorqueTransfer Systems of Seneca, and Milliken and Co. via WBTW

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Scouler & Company, the Los Angeles-based financial turnaround and restructuring firm, was appointed Chief Restructuring Officer by the Dan River, Inc. via Earth Times

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