Consumer Confidence Down in November
New York, NY, November 30--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in October, posted another loss in November.
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Bostik Findley, Renamed Bostik
Wauwatosa, WI, December 1-- Bostik Findley, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and lubricants, has changed its name to Bostik, Inc.
Atlanta Magazine Names Myers Carpet “Best in City”
Atlanta, GA, December 1--Myers Carpet’s Atlanta store was named the best place to buy floorcovering by Atlanta Magazine in its “Best of Atlanta 2004” December issue, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Armstrong’s UK Plant May Close
Teesside, England, November 30--About 200 manufacturing jobs are under threat at a Teesside flooring factory after staff were warned the local Armstrong World Industries plant may close, according to IC Teesside.
Revised 3Q GDP Up 3.9%
Washington, DC, November 30—The economy grew at a more rapid pace during the summer than the government first believed. Gross domestic product increased during the third quarter at a 3.9% annual rate, faster than the 3.7% pace initially estimated, the Com
Average Housing Prices Up 8.5% in October
Washington, D.C., November 30 -- The Federal Housing Finance Board reported today that the national average one-family house purchase price in October was up 8.5% from a year ago.
Bayer Shareholders Approve Lanxess Spin Off Plan
Leverkusen, Germany, November 30--At an extraordinary general meeting on Wednesday, the majority of shareholders in Bayer, the German chemicals and pharmaceuticals company, voted in favour of a spin-off of Lanxess.
Tarkett To Acquire Marley Floors
Frankenthal/Lenham, Germany, November 30--Tarkett AG has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Marley Floors from ETEX Group SA, Belgium.
NOFMA Names New Officers, Board Members
Memphis, TN, November 30—NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association elected John Clark, Cherrybark Flooring, Hazelhurst, Miss., to lead the Association as President for 2005.
Cal Custom Tile to Build Granite Countertop Plant
Sanger CA, November 30--Nov. 30--A fast-growing tile company has started construction of a 15,000-square-foot plant in Sanger that will manufacture granite countertops, according to the Fresno Bee.