New Proposals Made Before Pergo’s Annual General M
Trelleborg, Sweden, April 1—-Prior to Pergo AB’s annual general meeting, the nomination committee the board of directors has made a variety of proposals.
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Propex Announces Delay in Filing Annual Report
Austell, GA, April 1--Propex Fabrics Inc. announced that it will require additional time to complete the appraisal and revaluation of its assets under purchase accounting in connection with the company's acquisition on December 1, 2004.
Construction Spending Up 0.4% in February
Washington, DC, April 1--Construction spending rose 0.4 percent in February, according to a Commerce Department report.
Construction Springs Ahead—No April Fools’ Day Jok
Washington, D.C., April 1--The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) commented on the value of construction put in place, which soared to a 13th consecutive record of $1.047 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, as reported today
Coverings to Host Attendee Appreciation Night for
Alexandria, VA, April 1--Coverings, the ceramic tile and stone show, will host an Appreciation Night event on May 4 to honor members of the design/build community attending the show.
Sears to Layoff 250 at its Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL, April 1--Sears plans a layoff of 250 workers at its headquarters in this Chicago suburb, according to a report filed with the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
New Company Offers Stair Tread & Mats Online
Cleveland, OH, March 31--A-Mezz Industrial Structures opened a new Internet retail business today to service property and hotel managers, small contractors and homeowners.
StonExpress Becomes StarNet Vendor
Decatur, GA, March 31--The StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative recently named STONEXPRESS Inc. as a vendor in the group’s growing network.
Judge Strikes Down Retiree Health Care Regulation
Philadelphia, PA, March 31—-A Federal judge Wednesday barred the government from allowing companies to provide younger retirees with better health care benefits than they give to older ones who qualify for Medicare.
U.K.'s Duralay on the Block
Lancashire, England, March 31—-The company which owns carpet underlay firm Duralay is on the market with a price tag of around £100m, according to the Manchester Evening News.