Summitville Tile Files Chapter 11
Youngstown, OH, Dec. 17--Calling itself one of the last remaining family-owned producers of ceramic tile in the country, Summitville Tiles filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Surfaces Town Hall Covers Key Issues
Dallas, Dec. 17--As a floorcovering professional, trying to run a successful business can present a lot of challenges.
Survey: Companies To Hire More Workers
Milwaukee, WI, Dec. 16--Employers nationwide are cautiously optimistic about demand for their products and services and plan to hire slightly more workers in the first quarter of the year, according to a survey by staffing company Manpower Inc.
Coverings Taking Entries For Prism, Spectrum Award
Alexandria, VA, Dec. 16—Coverings announced today the call for entries to the 2004 Prism Stone in Architecture Awards honoring outstanding examples of architectural achievement in the use of natural stone.
Consumer Prices Off For First Drop in Seven Months
Washington, DC, Dec. 16--Consumer prices fell for the first time in seven months in November.
Armstrong Sells Land In Lancaster
Lancaster, PA, Dec. 15--A vacant city tract has a new owner but not a new use, as yet. Lancaster developer Robert A. Wolf II this week completed his purchase of a nearly 15-acre site from Armstrong World Industries for $1.5 million.
BASF To Acquire Ticona’s Nylon 6,6 Engineering Pla
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Dec. 16--BASF and Ticona, the technical polymers business of Celanese AG, have reached an agreement under which BASF will acquire the nylon 6,6 business of Ticona.
Pleas Made to Take Judge Off Bankruptcy Case
Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 16--A federal appeals court heard arguments on Friday over whether it should order the district court judge overseeing the asbestos-related bankruptcy cases of five large companies to step aside.
Honeywell Expects 2004 Earnings Per Share From $1.
Morris Township, NJ, Dec. 16, 2003—Honeywell announced today that it expects 2004 earnings per share to range from $1.40 to $1.55.
Manufacturing Activity Up in New York State
New York, Dec. 15--The Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that conditions for New York manufacturers improved substantially in December.