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BANGOR, ME -- The state of Maine has enacted legislation that permits continued use of the highly-effective flame retardant known as Deca in the utility, automobile and semiconductor industries, each of which is vital to the state’s economy.

Under the bill, the use of Deca in mattresses, mattress pads and textiles used in residential furniture would be prohibited beginning in 2008, and in the casings of televisions and computers beginning in 2010. Deca is not used in residential mattresses or furniture, and has never been used widely in computers, further limiting the practical impact of the prohibition.

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MUNICH -- A conference pairing the fashion and high-tech industries takes place next week in Munich.

The first Wearable Technologies Congress takes place July 8 to 10, in the International Congress Centre Munich at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre.

According to conference organizers, the event aims to make possible the transfer of relevant know-how, the exchange of experiences among the participants of the involved industries and the exposition of visions for the next WT-product generations. The event is focused on future-oriented and marketable products, as well as new sales potentials for manufacturers of WT-products with emphasis in added value. 

Attendees are expected to include experts in commerce, product development, production from the sports, fashion, electronics and consumer electronics sectors.

Among the topics presented:

  • High-tech meets low-tech – strategy for added-value-selling.
  • RFID – Chance and opportunities for the sport and textile industries.
  • New market perspectives through modern technology transfer.

WASHINGTON -- The Institute of Supply Management on Monday morning is expected to release data showing an improved June manufacturing index, and on Friday, the Labor Department is expected to report a stable unemployment rate.

The numbers, if accurate, suggest the economy is recovering after a first quarter dip.

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