Honeywell Recognizes Kraft Food Facility Manager
Dalton, GA, February 21--Honeywell Zeftron nylon acknowledged Charles Shifflett of Kraft Foods Global for his recent participation in Floor Focus magazine’s "2004 Facility Managers Speak" survey.
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Carpet One Members Supporters of Local and Nationa
Manchester, NH, February 18--During the past year, Carpet One has made a strong commitment on both a national and local level to support a range of worthy causes.
Deal Saving Stoddard to be Announced
Kilmarnock, Scotland, February 18--A deal that would rescue stricken Stoddard International, Scotland's oldest carpet maker, is expected to be announced today, according to The Glasgow, Scotland Herald.
Lowe's Names New Senior VP of Human Resources
Mooresville, NC, February 18--Lowe's has named Maureen K. Ausura senior vice president of human resources.
Consumer Sentiment Off
Ann Arbor, MI, February 18--The University of Michigan said today its preliminary index of consumer sentiment decreased to 94.2 from 95.5 in January.
Brooklyn Firm Receives State Funds
Brooklyn, NY, February 18--IceStone, LLC, the Brooklyn manufacturer of recycled-glass based durable surface material used for countertops and flooring, has been awarded $200,000 in research and development funding from New York State's Environmental I
Producer Prices Up, Core Index Up More
Washington, DC, February 18—The producer price index for finished goods rose 0.3% in January after declining 0.3% in December, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Vancouver Installer Hits Lottery for $24.6M
Vancouver, BC, February 18--According to the Vancouver Province, Tsering Luding, a carpet installer, won the Lotto Super 7 draw and will be collecting $24.6 million.
Target’s Earnings Up 11% in 4Q
Minneapolis, MN, February 17,--Target Corp. in the fourth quarter posted earnings that were up 11 percent to $825 million, or $0.91 per share, from $823 million, or $0.90 a share in the prior year.
Leading Indicators Slide in January
New York, February 17--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.3 percent, the coincident index remained unchanged and the lagging index increased 0.3 percent in January.