Armstrong Mulling Plant in Mexico
Lancaster, PA, November 2, 2006--Armstrong World Industries might build its first factory south of the border, its chief executive officer says. But paying a stock dividend is not on the horizon.
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Springs Industries Sells Rug Business
Fort Mill, SC, November 2, 2006--Springs Industries, based in Fort Mill, said Wednesday it has sold its area rugs business to C.S. Brooks World Carpets of Canada.
Floor & Decor Opens Two Stores in Denver
Kennesaw, GA, November 2, 2006--Floor & Decor Outlets of America opened two stores, on the same day in the same city -- while battling the difficulties of nature.
Construction Spending Off 0.3%
Washington, DC, November 1, 2006--Spending construction projects fell 0.3% in September, led by drops in spending on private residential construction and federal building projects, the government said Wednesday.
Study: Market Pressures Spell Aggressive Retooling
Columbus, OH, November 1, 2006--As 2010 approaches, Home Depot is on the cusp of a three-decade growth path that has fundamentally reshaped the home improvement industry.
Interface Announces Plans for Stock Offering
Atlanta GA, October 30, 2006--Interface, Inc. said today that it plans to sell 5,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock in an underwritten public offering.
Armstrong 3Q Earnings Off
Lancaster, PA, October 30, 2006--Armstrong World Industries reported third quarter net earnings of $39.2 million, down from $46.1 million in the year-ago period.
New Director Leaves Armstrong Board
Lancaster, PA, October 27, 2006--A director of the recently reorganized Armstrong World Industries has resigned from the company's board after only three weeks of service, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
New Home Sales Up in September
Washington, DC, October 26, 2006--Sales of new homes in September unexpectedly rose 5.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.075 million, according to the Commerce Department.
Shaw Closing Alabama Yarn Plant
Scottsboro, AL, October 26, 2006--The Grace Plant, which is part of Shaw Industry’s operations at Stevenson, will close, according to Julius Shaw, executive vice president of the company.