New Era: Ruling Leaves Armstrong Still 'Paraly
Lancaster, PA, March 2-- Armstrong World Industries, according to the Lancaster New Era, still will have to do business with one hand tied behind its back.
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Report: Mannington Doubling Capacity at Alabama Wo
Houston, TX, March 2, 2005—-Research from Industrialinfo.com indicates that Mannington Floors Inc., a business unit of privately-held Mannington Mills Inc.(Salem, N.J.), is increasing its hardwood flooring manufacturing capacity.
Mergers Drive Layoffs Up
New York, NY, March 2--Layoffs jumped 17 percent in February to 108,387, boosted by increased merger and acquisition activity, according to international outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas.
Report: Squeeze-Out Plan at Tarkett AG
Frankenthal, Germany, March 2—-Tarkett AG, the German flooring manufacturer, looks likely to be delisted from the German stock exchange according to the Financial Times.
Flooring America Launches New Marketing Programs
Manchester, NH, March 1--Flooring America and Flooring Canada armed members with new, key marketing programs designed to show the value of national marketing and build their businesses locally.
Weather a Contributor to the Drop in January Home
Washington, DC, March 1--Unusually snowy conditions in the Midwest and Northeast contributed to a 9.2 percent decline in sales of newly built single-family homes in January.
China Protects Domestic Timber while Smuggling Rar
Nanxun, China, March 1--China's voracious appetite for timber is threatening exotic forests as far away as Brazil, West Africa, Indonesia and Russia's Far East.
Manufacturing Slows in February
Tempe, AZ, March 1--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February for the 21st consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 40th consecutive month.
Carpet One’s New Store Design Program Increases Sa
Manchester, NH, March 1--Last February, Carpet One unveiled its comprehensive new store planning program, "Destination: Carpet One," designed to help its members create attractive, comfortable and functional retail environments.
Conference Board: Job Satisfaction Continues to F
New York, NY, March 1--Americans are growing increasingly unhappy with their jobs, The Conference Board reports today.