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Linden, AL, December 21-- For employees of Linden Lumber Company, Marengo County's largest employer with 635 workers, some Christmas cheer was dampened when it was announced the plant would close for two weeks during the holidays.
Brussels, Belgium, December 21--The European Commission said it has cleared the proposed joint acquisition by Permira Europe, Private Equity Partners and Marazzi Group SpA of ceramic tile manufacturer Marazzi Gruppo Ceramiche SpA.
Leverkusen, Germany, December 21--Bayer is to spin off its chemicals operation Lanxess on the stock market early in 2005. It is hoped this will lift both Bayer's own market capitalization and create a basis for a reasonable share price for the new com
Dalton, GA, December 21--Faus Group, Inc. will be introducing more than new product lines during the Surfaces market in Las Vegas January 26th - 28th. Redesigned web sites reflecting a new company strategy will also be up and running.
Mississauga, Ontario, December 21--Wendy Olson of Stonewall, Man., near Winnipeg, is the lucky winner of a STEPS Elegance floor in the TORLYS "Easy Living Flooring Contest."
New York, NY, December 21--U.S. chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as consumers picked up the pace of holiday shopping, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Atlanta, GA, December 21--The Home Depot has announced that Tom Taylor, a 21-year company veteran, will assume the newly-created role of EVP - Home Depot Stores.
Lancaster, PA, December 20--Franklin & Marshall College, the Economic Development Co. and Armstrong World Industries are exploring ways to revitalize the part of Armstrong's Lancaster floor plant which the company intends to vacate, according to the L
Mercerville, NJ, December 20--Congoleum announced that the Bankruptcy Court has approved the disclosure statement and voting procedures for its amended plan of reorganization following a hearing last week. The Court also scheduled a confirmation hearing t
Missoula, MT, December 20--At a house under construction in the Rattlesnake Valley, Mike Wood of North Slope Sustainable Wood LLC tapped a section of unfinished larch floor with the toe of his boot, according to the Missoulian.