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Defendant Companies Oppose Draft Asbestos Bill

Washington, DC, February 2--A group of asbestos defendant companies and insurers has declared its opposition to a Senate proposal curbing asbestos claims, and warned that industry groups working on the plan do not necessarily represent them.

U.K.’s Carpetright Reports Subdued Sales

Rainham, England, February 2—-U.K. Floor coverings group Carpetright reported a "tough" January sale in the UK and Ireland and said trading in all its markets had been subdued.

Dal-Tile to Add Distribution Center in Florida

Lakeland, FL, February 2--According to the Lakeland Ledger, the Lakeland Economic Development Council has reported that the Heritage Business Center will lease 10,000 square feet of space to Dal-Tile Corp., which will use the space as a distribution cent

Home Depot Director to Step Down

Atlanta, GA, February 2--Home Depot director Roger S. Penske doesn't plan to stand for re-election to the company's board, the home-improvement retailer disclosed Tuesday.

Azrock Nets Two Awards

Houston, TX, February 2--Architecture Magazine recently awarded Azrock by Tarkett the 2004 Architect’s Choice for Excellence (ACE) Award in the resilient flooring category.

Manufacturing Activity Grows in January

Tempe, AZ, February 2--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in January for the 20th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 39th consecutive month.

Mystery Buyer Bids for Stoddard

London, England, February 2--A mystery buyer has launched a last-minute bid to save Scotland's oldest carpet manufacturer, according to the Glasgow Evening Times.

Report: May-Federated Talks Hit Snag

New York, February 1—-According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, price appears to be a prime sticking point in Federated Department Stores’ efforts to acquire May Department Stores.

Universal Forest 4Q Earnings Up 38%

Grand Rapids, MI, February 1--Universal Forest Products Inc. reported that its fourth-quarter profit rose 38 percent, helped by higher lumber and chemical prices, and the company expects results to improve in 2005.