Unilin to Start Work on $80M Plant
Thomasville, NC, June 18--Unilin Flooring, the maker of Quick-Step laminate flooring, is set to begin work on its $80 million manufacturing plant in Thomasville.
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Home Depot Scouts Data-Center Sites
Atlanta, GA, June 18--Home Depot plans to open a new data center with 500 workers as part of a plan to expand its information technology operations, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
U.S. Hardwood Exports to China Growing
Bejing, China, June 18--China's imports of US hardwood have been experiencing rapid growth thanks to the country's protection of forest reserves and fast-expanding furniture and interior decoration market, according to Asia Intelligence Wire.
Sun Valley Opens Recycling Plant in Tennessee.
Delray Beach, FL, June 18-- Recycler Sun Valley Worldwide Inc. has commissioned a plant to reprocess bags, carpet and other plastic materials.
Steelcase CEO Sees More Spending On Employee Work
Chicago, IL, June 18--Hit hard by the U.S. economic recession, Steelcase Inc., (SCS), the world's largest provider of office furniture, office design and related services, is on the road to recovery.
U.S. Home Systems Cuts Profit Guidance
Dallas, TX, June 18--U.S. Home Systems Inc. which designs and sells home improvement products, on Friday lowered its quarterly profit forecast in part because of higher lumber costs.
Pergo Listed on Attract40 Segment of Stockholm Exc
Trelleborg, Sweden, June 17--Pergo shares will be listed on the Attract40-segment at Stockholm Exchange (Stockholmsbörsen) starting July 1st 2004.
Raymond James Maintains Mohawk’s Rating
New York, NY, June 17--Analyst Sam Darkatsh of Raymond James maintains his "market perform" rating on Mohawk Industries.
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Field Named for Rog
Greenville, SC, June. 17--In an honor nearly 50 years in the making, the airfield at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport was named Roger Milliken Field on Tuesday morning.
Linens 'n Things Names New President & COO
Clifton, NJ, June 17--Linens 'n Things, Inc., one of the leading, national large format retailers of home textiles, housewares and home accessories, today announced the hiring of Jack E. Moore, Jr., as President and Chief Operating Officer.