Foamex Sells Rubber and Felt Carpet Cushion Busine
Linwood, PA, April 29--Foamex International Inc. today announced that it has sold its rubber and felt carpet cushion businesses to Leggett & Platt.
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And, Now There’s Sports Flooring for the Home
Chambersburg, PA April 29--The ideal floor for many sports activities according to American Micro Industries is Toughsport Rubber Flooring.
Pennsylvania Wood Flooring Plant Gutted by Fire
Troy Township, PA, April 29--A fire Thursday destroyed one of Barefoot Flooring's two plants in Troy Township, causing approximately $1.5 million in damage.
Auction Process Hurts Forbo’s Sales
Eglisau, Switzerland, April 29--In the first quarter of 2005 Forbo said its business suffered considerably from the effects of the auctioning process.
Personal Income & Spending Up in March
Washington, DC, April 29—-Personal spending and income both rose to higher-than-expected levels in March.
Report Says Home Depot to Open Smaller Format Stor
Lakewood, Colorado, April 29—-According to the Denver Post, Home Depot plans to open a smaller version of its home-improvement store with a 1950s look in Lakewood.
Employment Costs Rising at Slower Rate
Washington, DC, April 29--The employment-cost index rose 0.7% after a 0.8% increase in the fourth quarter of 2004, according to the Labor Department.
Georgia-Pacific 1Q Earnings Up
Atlanta, GA, April 28--Georgia-Pacific reported a higher first-quarter profit as price increases helped offset higher raw material costs across its businesses.
Office Furniture Shipments Off in 1Q
New York, NY, April 28--Shipments, backlogs and incoming orders for office furniture are slowing this quarter.
Armstrong Launches Redesigned Website
Lancaster, PA, April 28--Armstrong today announced the redesign of its award-winning web site, Armstrong.com to help consumers walk through the steps necessary to find the right floor for their needs.