Amtico Names New CEO
Coventry, England, Apr. 23--Amtico International has named David Motyl as its new CEO, replacing the retired Mary Docker.
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Formosa PVC Plant Explodes, Killing Four
Illiopolis, IL, Apr. 25--An explosion at a plastics manufacturing plant jolted this central Illinois town, killing four workers, critically injuring two others and forcing the evacuation of the entire community.
Weyerhaeuser Posts First Quarter Profit
Federal Way, WA, Apr. 23--Forest products company Weyerhaeuser Co. on Friday reported a first-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss, as prices surged for its lumber and structural panels.
Senate Blocks Asbestos Fund Proposal
Washington, DC, Apr. 23--The Senate on Thursday blocked a proposal to create a multibillion-dollar fund that would have made payments to thousands of people suffering from asbestos-related ailments.
Leggett Reports Higher Earnings
Carthage, MO, Apr. 21--Leggett & Platt Inc.'s first-quarter earnings rose 27% as sales grew amid increased demand for components in bedding and upholstered furniture, steel wire and machinery.
InterfaceFLOR Adds New Lines
Chicago, IL, Apr. 23--InterfaceFLOR has introduced 14 new lines and six new colorways.
Bernhardt Furniture Expands Martha Stewart Line
New York, NY, Apr. 23--Based on the 2003 success of Martha Stewart Signature Furniture with Bernhardt, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and Bernhardt Furniture Company today announced a major expansion of the brand label.
Q.E.P. Reports Fiscal Financial Results
Boca Raton, FL, Apr. 22--Q.E.P. Co., INC. today announced financial results for the fiscal 2004 fourth quarter and full year ended February 29, 2004.
Pergo Reports Results
Trelleborg, Sweden, Apr. 21—Pergo in the first quarter of 2004 reported sales of SEK 746 M (679), an increase of 22% compared with the year-earlier period after currency adjustments.
Economy Shows Growth
Washington, DC, Apr. 21--The U.S. economy showed "widespread" growth from mid-February through early April with only modest inflation, the Federal Reserve said in its latest survey of regional economic conditions.