Bankruptcy Reform Bill Passes
Washington, DC, April 15--The most sweeping rewrite of U.S. bankruptcy laws in a quarter century will take effect six months after President Bush signs a bill that Congress sent to him Thursday.
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Sherwin-Williams Raises 1Q Guidance
Cleveland, OH, April 15--Sherwin-Williams said its first-quarter net income will surpass earlier forecasts because of higher-than-expected sales.
Industrial Production Up 0.3%
Washington, DC, April 15--Industrial production rose 0.3 percent in March, reflecting increased mining and utility output.
Empire State Manufacturing Index Down
New York, NY, April 15--Manufacturing activity in the New York area fell dramatically in April, according to the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
Godfrey Named Invista Interiors Residential Mktg D
Atlanta, GA, April 15—-Invista Interiors Business announced today that Tony Godfrey has been appointed to national marketing director, Residential Flooring.
Shaw Updates Studio Collection
Dalton, GA, April 14--Shaw Living, in collaboration with Nourison, has introduced 13 new designs to its contemporary Studio Collection.
WarmlyYours Expanding to Canada
Buffalo Grove, IL, April 14--WarmlyYours, a leading provider of ultra-thin electric floor heating systems in North America, has expanded its operations to Ontario, Canada.
Business Inventories Up 0.5% in February
Washington, DC, April 14—Business inventories rose 0.5% in February while business sales were off 0.4%.
Midwest Builders Show Most Succesful Yet
Addison, IL, April 14--The 2005 Midwest Builders Show & Conference, held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL on March 16-17, 2005, is being called the most successful in the show's three year history.
Englert to Oversee CCA Carpet Buying
Manchester, NH, April 14--CCA Global Partners and Flooring America promoted Mike Englert, Flooring America vice president of merchandising, to the new position of vice president—Soft Surface Products for all floor covering divisions of CCA Global Partners