Consumer Sentiment Slips in June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 27-- The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment was 89.7 in the June 2003 survey, down from 92.1 in May but well above the 77.6 recorded in March.
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Shaw Wins Best of NeoCon Gold Award
Dalton, GA, June 30--Shaw Contract's flux systems program has received the Best of NeoCon Gold Award in the broadloom carpet category at the acclaimed interior design show in Chicago recently.
Interface’s Anderson Honored by IIDA
Chicago, IL, June 27--The International Interior Design Association’s International Honors and Awards were presented at IIDA’s Ninth Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 15, 2003 by Association President, Anita Barnett, FIIDA.
FieldTurf Earns FIFA Recommended Status at Six Mor
DALTON, GA., June 27--FieldTurf announced that six more of its fields have received recommended status from FIFA, the world governing body of soccer.
Kronotex Sets Up Indian Subsidiary
New Delhi, June 30--Germany-based laminated flooring major Kronotex Fussoboden GmbH & Co has entered the Indian market with a wholly owned subsidiary ‘Kronotex Ltd. The company is looking at setting up a manufacturing plant in India to cater to the market
Wellman Sells Stake in Company
Shrewsbury, New Jersey, June 27--Wellman Inc., which makes polyester fibers and plastic resins, said it sold a stake in the company to a private investor after the plan won shareholder approval and it secured a credit line.
Quick-Step To Change Name
Thomasville, NC, June 27--The maker of Quick-Step flooring products in Thomasville will change its name to Unilin Flooring on July 1, the company announced on Monday.
Dow Grows in Bioproducts Industry
Saskatoon, July 1--There is plenty of talk about the agriculture bioproducts industry but little action.
DuPont Hires Ad Firm Ogilvy & Mather
New York, NY, June 26--DuPont Co. wants to show the softer side of its old industrial self, hiring a famed ad agency to remind the public it is more than just a chemical company
Consumer Confidence Steady
New York, NY, June 25--Consumers are feeling increasingly confident in the future health of the economy, but that optimism is tempered by doubts about current business conditions, a private research group reports.