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Spartanburg, SC, Feb. 3--Leaders of the domestic textile industry Thursday warned all candidates for federal office this year to either commit to protect U.S. manufacturing or face rejection at the polls by both employer and employee, according to the Gre
Mooresville, NC, Feb. 2--Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today it has finalized the transaction, previously announced on November 21, 2003, to sell 26 commodity-focused locations operating under The Contractor Yard banner.
Mooresville, NC, Feb. 2--Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today the promotion of Gregory M. Bridgeford to executive vice president of Business Development.
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 3--Forest products company Georgia-Pacific Corp. reported a quarterly profit compared with a year-ago loss on strong results from its building materials unit.
Grand Rapids, MI, Feb. 2--Universal Forest Products, Inc. today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 27, 2003 that exceeded its internal targets for sales and earnings growth.
Danville, VA, Feb. 2--Columbia Flooring today announced the appointment of Shane Calloway as business unit manager for laminate flooring products.
Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 2--Noble International Investments, Inc. today announced the commencement of independent coverage of Q.E.P. Inc. with a "Buy" recommendation and a twelve-month price target of $17.50.
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 28--Another local businessman is hoping to put some of Armstrong World Industries' surplus land to good use, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Lenexa, KS, Feb. 2--Shaw Industries Inc. will open a carpet distribution center on Monday in Lenexa, the center's operation manager said, according to the Business Journal of Kansas City.
Washington, DC, Jan. 30--Allied Capital Corporation today announced that it has provided $10 million in subordinated debt and $1.69 million in equity capital to Nexcel Synthetics.