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Ridgeland, MS, April, 10, 2006--Congoleum Corp.'s committee of bondholders announced that the panel, rather than an examiner, is best suited to investigate and litigate claims against the company's former counsel.
Washington, DC, April 10, 2006--The nation’s major retail container ports are operating smoothly this month as volume levels build back up after the winter slow season.
Washington, DC, April 11, 2006--For the design and construction of its buildings, the U.S. Army has announced that it will transition from its own Sustainable Project Rating Tool (SPiRiT) in use since 2002, to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental De
St. Louis, MO, April 10, 2006--A federal bankruptcy judge has granted Solutia Inc., a two-week extension of its exclusive right to file a Chapter 11 plan, allowing the company to head off the possibility of a group of noteholders filing a rival plan.
Bangalore, India, April 10, 2006--Square Foot, a Gaurav Saraf Group company, has tied up with Tarkett, a Euro1.5-billion French company to promote pharmaceutical floorings in India.
New York, NY, April 11, 2006--The Chief Executives' Confidence Measure, which had improved to 56 in the final quarter of 2005, edged up to 57 in the first quarter of 2006, The Conference Board reported in its latest survey of CEOs.
Dalton, GA, April 10, 2006--Faus Group, announced today its has signed an agreement with Dealers Supply Company to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in May 2006.
Beijng, China, April 10, 2006--Sweden's IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer, said on Monday that it planned to open another seven stores in China over the next three to four years.
Troy, MI, April 10, 2006--Auto Interiors supplier Collins & Aikman Corp., said it plans to exit the automotive fabrics business, which would result in about 1,200 job cuts.
Coverings, Orlando, April 5th-- In the foreseeable future floor tiles will include sharper colors that make more of a personal statement, according to tile industry expert Patti Fasan, who spoke about new trends at Coverings 2006.