Foamex Names New Chairman
Linwood, PA, Feb. 11--Foamex International Inc. announced that Raymond E. Mabus, Jr. has been elected as non-executive Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.
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Koch to Base Parts of Invista in Wichita
Witchita, KS, Feb. 10--Koch Industries Inc. is planning to bring world headquarters for its new Invista business to Wichita, according a report in the Topeka The Capital-Journal. The newspaper cited an internal Koch memo.
Pergo Reports 4th Quarter and Year-End Results
Trelleborg, Sweden, Feb. 9--Pergo issued its year-end report for the 12 months ended December 31.
Mohawk 4th Quarter EPS Up 21%
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 5--Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced the highest quarterly net earnings in its history of $102,142,000 and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.51 (both 21% above last year) for the fourth quarter of 2003.
Housing Affordability Improves in Fourth Quarter
Washington, Feb. 4--A seasonal decline in home prices and rising family income led to improved housing affordability conditions in the fourth quarter.
Millstone Acquires Morelock Wood
Bend, OR, Feb. 3--Millstone Industries today announced that a letter of intent was signed for the purchase of Morelock Enterprises, Inc.
Judge Won't Remove Himself From Asbestos Cases
Newark, NJ, Feb. 3--A federal judge on Monday refused to remove himself from overseeing five bankruptcy cases involving companies sued by people exposed to asbestos.
City Gets Grant for Clean Up of Former Carpet Plan
Amsterdam. NY, Feb. 2--Amsterdam gets grant to clean up ex-carpet manufacturing site. A $1.7 million state environmental grant will help pay for the restoration of a former carpet manufacturing plant in Amsterdam, N.Y.
Construction Spending Up
Washington, Feb. 2--Construction spending rose in December amid higher outlays on homes and educational facilities.
Columbia Flooring to Buy West Virginia Based Manuf
Danville, VA, Jan. 29--Columbia Flooring today announced that it has reached an agreement with Gilbert, West Virginia-based International Industries Inc.to purchase full ownership interest in Appalachian Precision Hardwood Flooring and Appalachian Custom