Purcell International Forges Ahead

HICKORY, North Carolina - Like many in the home furnishings and textile arena, Purcell International has waged an uphill battle to overcome the current economic slump. But owner Andrew Purcell is determined, through excellence in service and sales, to remain a key industry player. ''Business worldwide has been affected since 9/11,'' said Purcell. ''There are whole economic repercussions from that...