Steelcase 2Q Earnings Nearly Double
Grand Rapids, MI, September 20, 2006----Steelcase Inc., reported second quarter profit that nearly doubled, aided by higher sales. The company also forecast a third-quarter profit below analysts' expectations.
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iFLOOR.com to Host Public Auction
Hayward, CA, September 20, 2006--iFLOOR.com, America’s largest Internet flooring company, will be having a public auction at iFLOOR.com’s Hayward, California location.
Thai Wood Flooring Firm to Increase Output
Singburi, Thailand, September 19, 2006--Singha Paratech Plc, the wooden flooring producer, is investing 250 million baht to increase production capacity to serve rising overseas demand.
SBIC Announces Agenda for Super Thursday
Washington, DC, September 19, 2006--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) has released the agenda for its annual Super Thursday program, which will take place Thursday, December 7, 2006 at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center.
Feltex Talks Hit a Snag
Auckland, New Zealand, September 15, 2006--Talks about a rescue of Feltex Carpets between ANZ Bank and Auckland businessmen Craig and Graeme Turner seemed to bog down on Thursday, according to the New Zealand Herald.
Home Purchase Applications Rise
Washington, DC, September 13, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 8.
Complaint Targets Home Depot Execs
Seattle, WA, September 11, 2006--Keller Rohrback L.L.P., said that a shareholder derivative complaint has been filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, on behalf of nominal defendant Home Depot.
UK’s Interfloor Plans Job Cuts
Heathhall, England, September 8, 2006--A total of 54 people face losing their jobs at flooring company Interfloor.
New CEO at Lexington Home Brands
Lexington, NC, September 7, 2006--Lexington Home Brands named Philip D. Haney to the post of president and CEO, effective immediately.
FieldTurf Tarkett Supports Chicago Soccer
Chicago, IL, September 6, 2006--FieldTurf Tarkett scored big for Chicago's underprivileged children today, announcing their support of the Chicago Fire's 'Kicks for Kids' program.