3M Reaffirms 2005 Earning Guidance
St. Paul, MN, May 11--3M Co. reaffirmed its 2005 earnings guidance on Tuesday despite what it called slowing growth in the global economy.
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Public Citizen: Asbestos Fund Would Benefit Compan
Washington, DC, May 11--A day before the Senate Judiciary Committee resumes its work on the bill to establish a $140 billion privately-funded asbestos trust, Public Citizen released estimates of how some large companies now facing asbestos lawsuits would
Trade Deficit Narrows in March
Washington, DC, May 11--The deficit narrowed by 9.2% in March to $55 billion. This is the lowest trade deficit since last September and the largest monthly decline since December 2001.
IEA: Global Oil Demand Set to Rise 2.2% in 2005
Paris, France, May 11--Global oil demand this year is set to be slightly higher than previously expected, as the market readjusts from last year's demand surge, the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed.
Mannington Porcelain Tile Intros Dramatic New Look
Salem, NJ, May 11--Last week, Mannington introduced two dramatic new looks to its porcelain tile line.
NWFA Offers 'How to Make Money on Every Job
St. Louis, MO, May 10--The NWFA has released the latest CD set in its management education series, "How to Make Money on Every Job."
Federal Court Orders Seizure of Chinese Tile Catal
Orlando, FL, May 10--Judge G. Kendall Sharp of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida issued two Orders of Seizure against Onna Ceramiche and its affiliates on May 6.
ServiceMaster 1Q Earnings Off
Downers Grove, IL, May 10--ServiceMaster Co. posted a slightly lower first-quarter profit partly due to unfavorable March weather.
UK’s Stonell Direct Offers a 'Chocolate Box
London, England, May 10--Stonell Direct, the UK’s only national natural stone flooring company, has introduced a range of new stones.
Mohawk ColorCenter and FloorScapes Retailers Partn
Dalton, GA, May 10--Mohawk has become an Industry Partner with the American Society of Interior Designers (A.S.I.D.).