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Chattanooga, TN, July 28--The Dixie Group, Inc. reported second quarter income from continuing operations of $3,486,000, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared with income from continuing operations of $1,889,000, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the second
Dallas, July 26--Home builder and mortgage company Centex Corp. said its quarterly profit rose 24 percent, in part from higher home prices and closings, prompting the company to raise its outlook for the fiscal year.
Wilmington, DL, July 27--DuPont Co. said its quarterly profit fell after taking charges for jobs cuts and the sale of its carpet and textiles business.
Lancaster, PA, July 27—Armstrong’s new Mesita brick design from the company’s Destinations vinyl collection received a prestigious Most Valuable Product (MVP) Award from Building Products magazine.
Holland, MI, July 27--After spending his formative years on a dairy farm in Borculo, Ken Machiela headed to the big city, hoping to find a job.
Lancaster, July 27---A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved Armstrong World Industries' agreement to sell surplus land to a Landisville company, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Mercerville, NJ, July 26--Congoleum Corp. announced that the bankruptcy court approved Congoleum's request to reschedule its confirmation hearing from Sept. 9, 2004 to Oct. 5, 2004.
Summitville, OH, July 27-- Summitville Tiles is prepared to leave bankruptcy court protection with orders from some big-name customers, according to the Vindicator.
Washington, DC, July 27--Sales of new homes fell only slightly in June from the record sales pace set last month, the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.
Bloomfield Hills, MI, July 27--Pulte Homes Inc., the No. 2 U.S. home builder said its quarterly earnings rose 54 percent, as higher home prices helped offset increased raw material costs.