Jury Seeks DuPont Teflon Documents
Wilmington, DL, May 20--DuPont said a federal grand jury is seeking documents on a chemical used to make Teflon nonstick coatings that has been the subject of safety concerns.
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Honeywell Chairman Looking to Sell Nylon Unit
Morris Township, NJ, May 20--Honeywell chairman and CEO Dave Cote said this week that the company continues looking for acquisitions that fit its strategies and business lines, while being very keen not to overpay for anything.
New Concrete Flooring Focuses on Commercial Sector
Minneapolis, MN, May 20--With dreams of supplying big-box retailers like Minneapolis-based Target Corp., Concrete Arts of Hudson, Wis., has created a terrazzo-like polished concrete aggregate flooring that is cheaper, easier to care for and stronger than
GreenGuard Certifies First Adhesives to Meet IAQ P
Atlanta, GA, May 20—-The GreenGuard Environmental Institute has certified the very first adhesive products for outstanding indoor air quality performance.
Young Buyers Dominating New Home Market
Washington, DC, May 20--Households headed by Generation X-ers and members of the so-called "echo-boom" purchased 55 percent of all newly built homes sold in 2003.
Assopiastrelle to Take Part in AIA Convention
Bologna, Italy, May 19--Assopiastrelle will take part in the AIA convention of the American Institute of Architects, May 19-21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
WFCA Hosting Laminate, Carpet Classes in June
Anaheim, CA, May 19--The RITE program will be conducting a Laminate class June 1-3, 2005 at the WFCA facilities located in Anaheim, CA.
Coverings Exhibitors Donate to Tile Partners for H
Orlando, FL, May 19--Coverings, the comprehensive tile and stone marketplace, announced that this year’s exhibitors donated more than 190 pallets of tile and tile materials to Tile Partners for Humanity.
Solutia Launches Amendment to DIP Financing
St. Louis, MO, May 19--Solutia Inc. has launched the process to amend its debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to improve pricing. The amendment would also provide for a six-month extension of the facility, through June 19, 2006.
Leading Indicators Off 0.2%
New York, NY, May 19--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.4 percent in April.