Honeywell 1Q Earnings Beat Expectations
Morris Township, NJ, April 20--Honeywell International Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that were better than expected, driven by strong performance across its operating segments.
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StonExpo & Marmomacc Announce Endorsement Agreemen
Dallas, TX, April 20--Marmomacc, the world's largest exhibition in the natural stone industry, and StonExpo, the leading North American exhibition for the stone industry, have entered into a mutual endorsement agreement.
Linens 'n' Things Losses Widen in 1Q
Clinton, NJ, April 20--Linens 'n' Things Inc. reported a net loss in the first of $4.1 million, or $0.09 per share, compared with a loss of $1.1 million, or $0.02 per share, a year earlier.
New Consumer Bankruptcy Law Has a Surprise in Stor
Great Neck, NY, April 20--On April 14, the House of Representatives passed S.256, known as the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.
Nourison to Open Showroom at Las Vegas Market Cent
Saddle Brook, NJ, April 20--Nourison will open a permanent showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center in 2007.
Next NOFMA Inspector School Set for August
Memphis, TN, April 20--NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association will offer its next NOFMA-Certified Wood Flooring Inspector school August 20-24, at the Holiday Inn Select, East Memphis.
Dow Names Merszei EVP & CFO
Midland, MI, April 19--Geoffery E. Merszei has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-designate of The Dow Chemical Company.
Home Builder D.R. Horton’s 2Q Earnings Up 56%
Fort Worth, TX, April 19--D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. home builder, on Tuesday reported its quarterly profit rose 56 percent.
Bentley Prince Street Intros Environmentally-Frien
Los Angeles, CA, April 19--Bentley Prince Street has created and launched a unique new packaging and sampling system designed to significantly reduce its impact on the environment as well as increase functionality.
Builders Remain Largely Upbeat In April
Washington, DC, April 19--Strong demand for new single-family homes is helping buoy builder confidence as the market heads into the late spring selling season, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders.