H.B. Fuller CEO Resigns
St. Paul, MN, November 9, 2006-- HB Fuller Co., said chief executive Al Stroucken resigned effective December 1 and will be replaced with global adhesives unit president Michele Volpi.
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Interface Releases Pricing of Public Offering
Atlanta, GA, November 7, 2006--Interface, releases the pricing of its public offering of 5,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at $14.65 per share.
Berkshire Shares Hit Record After Big 3Q Profit, S
Omaha, NE, November 6, 2006--Berkshire Hathaway shares climbed to a record today after the insurance-focused conglomerate run by Warren Buffett reported big third-quarter profits that were fueled by a benign hurricane season. Shaw Industries revenue is up
Domotex Hannover Preparing for Another “Hot” Janua
Hannover, Germany, November 2, 2006--Domotex Hannover, which will take place 13–16 January 2007 at the Hannover Fairgrounds in Hannover, Germany, will host approximately 1,250 exhibiting companies from 60 countries.
September Office Furniture Orders Up
Grand Rapids, MI, November 2, 2006--Office furniture order growth accelerated again in September after months of highly erratic growth, which analysts described as a further sign the market is slowing.
Clossin to Lead Education Markets at Tandus
Dalton, GA, November 01, 2006--Tandus, a leading manufacturer of commercial floorcoverings, announced that it has strengthened its marketing organization with the addition of Bill Clossin as general manager for its Education Markets.
Himes Named President, Wood Flooring International
Burlington, NJ, November 1, 2006--John Himes has been named president of Wood Flooring International.
Consumer Confidence Index Inches Down
New York, NY, October 31, 2006--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which increased in September, edged down in October.
David Kohler Elected to Interface Board
Atlanta, GA, October 27, 2006--Interface, Inc. today announced the election of David Kohler to its board of directors.
Centex 2Q Earnings Off 59%
Dallas, TX, October 26, 2006--Homebuilder Centex announced a 59% decline in its fiscal second-quarter net income, driven by the continued underperformance of the US housing sector.