Roppe Names Top Salesman, Distributor
Fostoria, OH, February 18--Roppe Corporation honored their top distributor and salesman at its 2004 Sales Awards and Dinner Banquet at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Wisconsin Hardwood Retailer Passes to Second Gener
Black Creek, WI, February 21--When Ralph Lorenz yielded control of Ralph’s Hardwood Floors — the company he founded in 1965 — he handed it over to the new owner, his son Rod, according to the Post-Crescent.
Honeywell Recognizes Kraft Food Facility Manager
Dalton, GA, February 21--Honeywell Zeftron nylon acknowledged Charles Shifflett of Kraft Foods Global for his recent participation in Floor Focus magazine’s "2004 Facility Managers Speak" survey.
Cleveland Fed President Discounts Link of PPI to C
Milan, Italy, February 21--There is little direct link where a rise in producer prices leads to upward pressure on consumer prices, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Sandra Pianalto said on Monday.
Competition Increasing in Furniture Market
Muncie, IN, February 21--Veteran sellers of furniture can rattle off names of more than a dozen local competitors who have gone under in the past 20 years.
Consumer Sentiment Off
Ann Arbor, MI, February 18--The University of Michigan said today its preliminary index of consumer sentiment decreased to 94.2 from 95.5 in January.
Brooklyn Firm Receives State Funds
Brooklyn, NY, February 18--IceStone, LLC, the Brooklyn manufacturer of recycled-glass based durable surface material used for countertops and flooring, has been awarded $200,000 in research and development funding from New York State's Environmental I
Carpet One Members Supporters of Local and Nationa
Manchester, NH, February 18--During the past year, Carpet One has made a strong commitment on both a national and local level to support a range of worthy causes.
Lowe's Names New Senior VP of Human Resources
Mooresville, NC, February 18--Lowe's has named Maureen K. Ausura senior vice president of human resources.
Deal Saving Stoddard to be Announced
Kilmarnock, Scotland, February 18--A deal that would rescue stricken Stoddard International, Scotland's oldest carpet maker, is expected to be announced today, according to The Glasgow, Scotland Herald.