Berkshire, Shaw Report 2Q Results
Omaha, NE, August 8--Berkshire Hathaway in the second quarter reported net income of $1.45 billion, or $941 per share, up from $1.28 billion, or $834 a share, in the same period a year earlier.
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Shaw Expands Thomson Extrusion Facility
Dalton, GA, August 8--Shaw’s fiber extrusion Plant 38 in Thomson, Georgia, is undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion to meet the growing demand for PET and PTT filament products.
J. Mish Names New Executive V.P.
Dalton, GA, August 5--Wool carpet manufacturer J. Mish Inc. has named Bob Van Order executive vice president.
Faus Files Patent Infringement Against Pergo
Dalton, GA, August 4--Today, Industrias Auxiliares Faus and Faus Group, Inc. filed a patent infringement action against Pergo, Inc. and Pergo (Europe) AB.
Interface's Renewable Energy Purchases Fund Wi
Atlanta, GA, August 4--For 10 years, Interface, Inc. and its subsidiaries have been engaged in initiatives designed to lighten their company’s environmental footprint.
USGBC Launches LEED Pilot Rating System for Homes
Washington, DC, August 4--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announces the launch of a one year pilot demonstration of its newest green building rating system, LEED for Homes.
Congoleum Asbestos Insurance Trial Begins
Newark, NJ, August 3—Congoleum had no choice but to declare bankruptcy under the weight of lawsuits from people saying they became ill after being exposed to asbestos in the flooring, its attorneys said in an article in the Newark, Star-Ledger.
CRI Adds Adhesives to Green Label Plus Program
Dalton, GA - August 2--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has added adhesives to its Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality Testing Program. The Green Label Plus certification exceeds California’s standards for low chemical emitting products used in commerci
NAR Pending Home Sales Index Shows More Activity a
Washington, DC, August 2--Pending home sales, a leading indicator for the housing market, have risen to the third highest level on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Armstrong Reports 2Q Results
Lancaster, PA, August 2--Armstrong Holdings in the second quarter reported sales that were up 1.7% to $919.0 million versus $903.5 million in the same quarter of 2004.