Leggett 1Q Earnings Off on Charges
Carthage, MO, April 21, 2006--Leggett & Platt Inc., maker of home and office furniture and fixtures and carpet underlay, reported first-quarter earnings fell 15 percent, hurt by a restructuring charge.
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Deadline Looms for Surfaces 2007 Papers
Dallas, TX, April 21, 2006--The deadline for Surfaces 2007 "Call for Papers" is May 15, 2006. The Surfaces 2007 Conference Program will be held February 6 - 9, 2007 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Three Coverings Attendees Win Giveaway Drawings
Orlando, FL, April 21, 2006--Kevin S. Sause, a Punta Gorda, FL, contractor who has attended all but one of the past 19 Coverings shows, admitted he “was floored” when he won an entire truck in a show drawing.
Sherwin-Williams Posts 1Q Gain
Cleveland, OH, April 21, 2006--Sherwin-Williams Co., reported a rise in its first-quarter earnings amid a strong boost in sales.
Tile Partners for Humanity Donate Coverings Tile a
Orlando, FL, April 24, 2006--A convoy of six trailer trucks pulled out of the Orange County Convention Center at the close of Coverings carrying tons of ceramic tile and stone for Orlando families needing shelter.
Oregon Retailer Wins Computer Makeover
Portland, OR, April 21, 2006--Classique Floors of east Portland won $75,000 worth of computer hardware and software in a Microsoft contest.
3M 1Q Earnings Up 17%
St. Paul, MN, April 21, 2006--3M Co., reported first-quarter earnings that were up almost 17 percent, and the maker of Post-it notes, Scotch tape and optical films for LCD screens raised its guidance for the year.
Carpet Maker Gaskell Mackay Closes its Doors
Rishton, England, April 21, 2006--Carpet firm, Gaskell Mackay, has closed with the loss of 134 jobs.
Canada Retail Sales Off 0.4%
Ottawa, Ontario, April 21, 2006--Canadian retail sales dropped by 0.4 percent in February, the first decline after four months of increases.
Feltex Fined $150,000 for Nondisclosure
Wellington, New Zealand, April 21, 2006--Feltex has agreed to pay out at least $150,000 after the Stock Exchange ruled the embattled carpet maker had not informed it quickly enough last year about a severe fall in profits, according to the Dominion Press.