Dow Chemical 1Q Earnings Nearly Triple
Midland, MI, April 29--Dow Chemical Co. in the first quarter reported earnings that nearly tripled amid significant price increases and solid volume in all sectors.
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And, Now There’s Sports Flooring for the Home
Chambersburg, PA April 29--The ideal floor for many sports activities according to American Micro Industries is Toughsport Rubber Flooring.
Pennsylvania Wood Flooring Plant Gutted by Fire
Troy Township, PA, April 29--A fire Thursday destroyed one of Barefoot Flooring's two plants in Troy Township, causing approximately $1.5 million in damage.
Foamex Sells Rubber and Felt Carpet Cushion Busine
Linwood, PA, April 29--Foamex International Inc. today announced that it has sold its rubber and felt carpet cushion businesses to Leggett & Platt.
Personal Income & Spending Up in March
Washington, DC, April 29—-Personal spending and income both rose to higher-than-expected levels in March.
Report Says Home Depot to Open Smaller Format Stor
Lakewood, Colorado, April 29—-According to the Denver Post, Home Depot plans to open a smaller version of its home-improvement store with a 1950s look in Lakewood.
Employment Costs Rising at Slower Rate
Washington, DC, April 29--The employment-cost index rose 0.7% after a 0.8% increase in the fourth quarter of 2004, according to the Labor Department.
Women Want Texture While Men Focus on Function
Plainview, NY, April 29--Michael Payne, design guru and host of HGTVs Designing for the Sexes, recently presented a marketing talk to 120 designers, architects and builders.
Auction Process Hurts Forbo’s Sales
Eglisau, Switzerland, April 29--In the first quarter of 2005 Forbo said its business suffered considerably from the effects of the auctioning process.
Centex 4Q Profit Up 23%
Dallas, TX, April 28--Centex Corp. said fourth-quarter profit surged 23 percent, driven by a greater number of home closings and higher average selling prices.