Lowe's Launches New Project Card Financing
Mooresville, NC, March 7, 2006--Lowe's is launching the new Project Card, which provides financing solutions for major home improvement projects.
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William M. Bird Names Thomas VP of Sales
Charleston, SC, March 7, 2006--Todd Thomas has been promoted to vice president of sales with William M. Bird and Company, Inc. (WMB).
Sun Capital Acquires LINQ Polypropylene Fabric Pro
Boca, Raton, FL, March 7, 2006--Sun Capital Partners said one of its affiliates has acquired the stock of LINQ Industrial Fabrics, Inc., from American Industrial Partners.
Report: Half a Million More Asbestos Claims Expect
Washington, DC, March 7, 2006--According to a report released by the American Academy of Actuaries' Mass Torts Subcommittee, at least half a million more asbestos claims are expected over the next several decades.
Illinois Carpet One Moves to New Location
Crystal Lake, IL, March 7, 2006--Tim Gannon has come a long way since he began working at Carpet One Interiors' warehouse in 1985, according to the Northwest Herald.
4Q Productivity Off 0.5%
Washington, DC, March 7, 2006 --Productivity fell at a revised annual rate of 0.5% in the fourth quarter, a slight improvement from the negative 0.6% estimate made a month ago, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
StonePeak Ceramics to Intro New Products at Coveri
Chicago, IL, March 7, 2006--StonePeak Ceramics, Inc., an American tile company that makes porcelain ceramic tile for residential and commercial use, will show two new product lines at Coverings this year.
Coverall Cleaning Concepts Announces Franchise Own
Boca Raton, FL, March 7, 2006--Coverall Cleaning Concepts has announced the recipients of their 2005 Franchise Owners of the Year Awards.
Weyerhaeuser Adds Two Colors to its Lyptus Line
Federal Way, WA, March 6, 2006--Weyerhaeuser has announced the addition of two new prefinished color options to the Lyptus hardwood flooring product line: Wheat and Garnet.
Pending Home Sales Decline
Washington, DC, March 6, 2006--A slide in pending home sales is beginning to level out, an indication of a more sustainable level of home sales in the months ahead, according to the National Association of Realtors.