Italian wood fights for growth

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The strong competition from low-cost producers in Asia coupled with the strong euro pose a tough challenge to the Italian case good manufacturers' business in North America. The Italian companies like Calligaris are finding ways out of the price war by focusing on established strengths in style and materials.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Commodity & service prices, Imports, Prices and rates, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, International competition (Commerce), International competition (Economics), Wood, Company pricing policy, Calligaris USA, Japanese competition

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Cole set to succeed Belgrad at Schnadig

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Donald Belgrad, president and chief operating officer, stated that industry veteran Alan Cole would be groomed as his successor. Belgrad expects Cole not just to be executive but a partner who has the integrity and character consistent with the culture established by the founder.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Schnadig Corp., Belgrad, Donald

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Stanley splits into adult, youth segments

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Stanley Furniture is reorganizing its youth and collections furniture business under individual identities. Stanley divided the businesses under the Stanley Collection and Young America names.

Stanley Furniture, STLY

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