Builder Confidence Surges
Washington, DC, Oct. 16--Builder confidence in the market for single-family homes surged in October to the highest level in almost four years, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Housing Market Index.
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ITW Reports Increase In Third Quarter EPS
Glenview, IL, Oct. 16--Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported that 2003 third quarter income per diluted share from continuing operations increased 10%.
Solutia To Restructure Debt
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 16--Solutia, Inc. today announced that it has initiated discussions with its bondholders concerning a restructuring of the company's debt and obligations.
Mohawk Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Dalton, GA, Oct. 16--Coca-Cola, Hershey’s, Disney, Moon Pie—brand names you know and love. The Mohawk brand is older than any of them.
Honeywell Nylon Restructures Its Operations
Richmond, VA, Oct. 15--Honeywell Nylon today announced the proposed undertaking of three simultaneous actions that would impact its nylon fiber manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County, VA.
Interface Receives First Environmentally Preferabl
Atlanta, Oct. 14--Interface Flooring Systems has received the industry's first third-party certification for an Environmentally Preferable Product for carpet, awarded by Scientific Certification Systems.
Retail Sales Decline by 0.2 Percent
Washington, Oct. 15--Retail sales fell for the first time in five months in September, driven down by a decline in the auto sector. Retail sales declined 0.2%, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
New Nebraska Furniture Mart Slated for Washington
Everett, WA, Oct 15--Executives from International Speedway Corp. a Florida company that develops racetracks for NASCAR and other motor-sports organizations, is returning to Washington this week to continue researching potential sites for a racetrack.
Oregon Zoo Elephants Get Rubber Floor
Portland, Oct. 15--Elephants at the Oregon Zoo have a new bounce in their step, thanks to nearly 51-thousand dollars in federal grants.
Martha Visits New Nebraska Furniture Mart Store
Kansas City, KS, Oct. 14--Martha Stewart talked briefly to the media about her legal troubles and her fans at a furniture store Friday.