Consumer Confidence Reverses Higher in March
New York, NY, March 30, 2010--U.S. consumer confidence recovered in March after falling sharply in February, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
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Dutch Firm DSM Unloading Melamine Business
Amsterdam, Holland, March 30, 2010--Dutch chemicals company Royal DSM NV said it will sell its fertilizer and melamine businesses to Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries for $418 million.
Commercial Loans Next Bank Trouble Spot
Washington, DC, March 30, 2010--Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warned that mounting losses from commercial real estate loans will continue to be a problem for smaller U.S. banks.
Analyst Issues 'Buy' Rating on Mohawk
New York, NY, March 30, 2010--Ticonderoga Securities analyst Stephen East initiated coverage of Mohawk Monday with a “Buy” rating and a price target of $63.
Carpet Scraps To Be Used To Make Tote Bags
Valley, AL, March 30, 2010--Fifteen workers will begin work producing tote bags and purses using scrap carpet material provided by carpet tile manufacturer InterfaceFlor.
Floor Advertising System Wins Technical Award
Spencer, MA, March 30, 2010--FLEXmark floor art, a two-part system of printable vinyl paired with a white double-faced polyester laminate for graphic floor advertising, has received an award for technical excellence.
Mohawk Debt Tender Offer Popular
Calhoun, GA, March 29, 2010--Mohawk Industries said that holders of its 6.5% senior notes have tendered a total of $300,756,000 as of last Friday.
Consumer Spending Up Slightly in February
Washington, DC, March 29, 2010--Consumers spending rose modestly last month, the Commerce Department said.
Tarkett Posts Net Profit of 70.2 Million Euros
Paris, France, March 29, 2010--Tarkett said that depite a 17% drop in sales to 1.7 billion euros, it posted a net profit of 70.2 million euros.
Domo Contract Flooring Changes Its Name
Zele, Belgium, March 29, 2010--Domo Contract Flooring has changed its name to Modulyss.