BOMA Launches Online Seminar
Washington, DC, Aug. 7--The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, the leading advocacy group for the commercial real estate industry, has launched a new online seminar
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Congoleum Bondholders Approve Indenture Amendments
Mercerville, NJ, August 8--Congoleum Corporation today announced that Congoleum and the trustee for Congoleum's 8 5/8% Senior Notes Due 2008 have adopted certain amendments to the indenture governing the notes.
Corporate Spending May Be On The Rise
New York, NY, Aug. 8--Although wary from rallies that never materialized and economic bright spots that quickly faded, economists are beginning to feel more confident: They have raised expectations for third-quarter growth
GGST Looking To Sell Pillowtex Assets
Los Angeles,CA, Aug. 6--GGST, the group buying the assets of bankrupt towel and bedding manufacturer Pillowtex Corp. on Tuesday said it has begun seeking buyers for those assets.
American Biltrite Plans To Exit Wood Business
Wellesley Mills, MA, August 7--American Biltrite Inc., Congoleum's majority shareholder, reported today that it plans to sell or otherwise dispose of its Janus pre-finished hardwood flooring business and will record a charge to second quarter earnings
Arizona Floor Covering Association Meeting To Feat
Phoenix, AZ, August 7--“E-ommerce”, “B2B”, “B2C”, “real-time information exchange” are just a few of the current edge technology trends that the Arizona Floor Covering Association has taken on for its October 2, 2003 meeting.
DTI Names Transportation Flooring Business Manager
Kennesaw, GA, Aug. 7--DuPont Textiles & Interiors (DTI), the largest integrated textile fiber and interiors business in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Pike to the position of transportation flooring business manager.
How-To Clinics Boost Retail Sales
Saginaw, MI, Aug. 6--Retailers offering workshops, how-to clinics and similar services for free builds customer loyalty--and sales, experts say, according to the Saginaw News.
Burlington Gets More Time To Reorganization Votes
Greensboro, NC, August 6--Textile company Burlington Industries Inc. received more time to solicit votes in favor of a reorganization plan centered on its recently approved sale to W.L. Ross & Co. for $614 million.
Lowe's Opening Some Smaller Stores
Elkins, NC, Aug. 6--Darrell Poindexter was carrying an armful of plumbing supplies and shopping for more in a new Lowe's store in his rural hometown.