Honeywell Expects 2004 Earnings Per Share From $1.
Morris Township, NJ, Dec. 16, 2003—Honeywell announced today that it expects 2004 earnings per share to range from $1.40 to $1.55.
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Manufacturing Activity Up in New York State
New York, Dec. 15--The Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that conditions for New York manufacturers improved substantially in December.
Utah Furniture Dealer Enlists Aid of Turnaround Fi
Salt Lake City, UT, Dec. 13--Jim Taggart figured well-known Utah retailer Granite Furniture Co. was facing major problems when he got a call from Roger Richards, the grandson of its founder.
Wholesale Prices Fall
Washington, DC, Dec. 12--Wholesale prices retreated by 0.3% in November, pulled down by falling costs for gasoline, beef and cars, suggesting that the economy's resurgence isn't fanning inflation.
Trade Practices Hurt Companies
Columbus, OH, Dec. 12--Manufacturing could cease to exist unless trade practices and rising energy and health care costs are addressed, according to participants in yesterday's Ohio Manufacturing Summit, as reported by the Columbus Dispatch.
Residential Remodeling Still Strong
Washington, DC, Dec. 12--Professional remodelers continued to enjoy strong demand for their services in this year’s third quarter, and most expect healthy business activity throughout the next several months.
China May Restrict Retailers
Beijing, China, Dec. 11--China is contemplating new regulations that could restrict the expansion of large foreign retailers such as France's Carrefour SA and the U.S.'s Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Torlys Builds Presence In Quebec
Mississauga, Ontario, Dec. 11--Torlys has expanded and reorganized its team of flooring consultants in Eastern Canada.
Louisiana-Pacific Schedules Downtime At Five Mills
Portland, OR, Dec. 11--Louisiana-Pacific Corp. plans to temporarily reduce operations at five of its North America oriented strandboard mills in order to perform capital projects and maintenance activities.
3M CEO Sees Signs Of Modest U.S. Growth
St. Paul, MN, Dec. 11--3M Co.'s chairman and chief executive said on Wednesday that the maker of Post-It notes, sandpapers and other products is seeing modest signs of an economic pickup.