Exports surge 13% after 2% drop in '99

Article Abstract:

Increased demand in Canada and Mexico contribute to a 13 percent increase in United States furniture exports in 2000.

Furniture, Statistical Data Included, Illustration

U.S. exports decline 10%

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U.S. furniture exports fell by 10% to $1.5 billion in 2002. This figure represented under 11% of imported furniture. Exports had dropped in 2001 by 16%.

FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, International trade, Furniture industry, Furniture, Exports

Drexel offers counselling to workers at plant in wake of fatal shootings

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Drexel Heritage has provided small-group counselling to its workers in the aftermath of a shooting incident that left two employees dead and three others wounded. The company, which manufactures drawers, dimension stock and other furniture components at its Black Mountain, NC, facility where the shootings took place, has also enlisted the aid of local area ministers to provide on-site counselling and home visits. Drexel, which has restarted production on Sep. 28, 1998, plans to let its workers adjust gradually in the wake of the tragic event.

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Provides small-group counselling to its workers after a shooting incident that left 2 employees dead and 3 others wounded

Personnel administration, Drexel Heritage Furnishings Inc., Article