GE, Home Depot Resolve Langone Issues
New York, NY, Mar. 25--After months of prodding from shareholder activists, General Electric Co. and Home Depot Inc. appear to have quietly addressed their Kenneth Langone-related problems.
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Coverings Announces Prism Stone Award Winners
Alexandria, VA, Mar. 24-- Coverings, the leading showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone floor coverings, announced that Studio Gang Architects LTD has won the $10,000 Grand Prize in the 2004 PRISM Stone in Architecture Awards.
Existing-Home Sales Up 2% in February
Washington, DC, Mar. 25--Sales of existing single-family homes rose last month, marking only the eighth month on record that the sales pace has reached or exceeded the 6 million mark.
Ithaca College to Host Sustainability Summit
Ithaca, NY, Mar 24--Ithaca College will host a North American summit on sustainable development April 6-7, 2004.
Invista Investment Opens New Opportunities in UK
Newcastle, UK, Mar. 24--Invista, formerly known as DuPont Textiles and Interiors, recently opened its new North Area Control Centre at Wilton.
Invista’s Seaford Nylon Plant Has Potential to Gro
Seaford, DE, Mar. 24--As the DuPont Co. prepares to close a deal to sell its fibers unit to Koch Industries Inc., the future of its Seaford nylon plant is again in question.
Mohawk ColorCenter Retailers Win Trips
Dalton, GA, Mar. 24--Retailers attending the Mohawk ColorCenter Convention in Kissimmee, Florida had opportunities to win a variety of prizes.
Bona Kemi Wins Swedish Trade Council Award
Chicago, IL, Mar. 24--On April 2, 2004, Bona Kemi will be presented the Swedish Trade Council's Achievement Award for Corporate Excellence.
Durable Goods Orders Up 2.5% in February
Washington, D.C., Mar. 24--The Commerce Department reported today that orders for durable goods rose by 2.5% last month.
Asbestos Bill to Come to Senate in April
Washington, D.C., Mar. 24--Senate staff are preparing a bill to reform the asbestos litigation system, and plan to bring it to the floor on April 19, an aide to Senate Republican Leader Bill Frist said.