Coverall Cleaning Opens Regional Center in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, January 20, 2006--Coverall Cleaning Concepts announced the opening of a new Master Regional Support Center in Calgary.
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Sherwin-Williams Hikes 2005 Sales and Earnings For
Cleveland, OH, January 20, 2006--Sherwin-Williams Co., raised its fourth-quarter earnings forecast on better-than-expected sales, sending its shares up more than 4 percent.
Firms Changing the Way they View Older Consumers
New York, NY, January 20, 2006--Retailers must quickly change the way they think about older consumers to better capture some of the $1.7 trillion people over 50 years of age spend on goods and services, consulting firm Deloitte & Touche USA said.
Propex’s Purchase of SI Positive for Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, January 20, 2006--Propex Fabrics Inc.'s pending purchase of Chattanooga-based SI Corp. means new jobs for the city, SI's president and CEO said.
Benchmark Sells Polymer Unit to Hercules
Houston, GA, January 20, 2006--Benchmark Performance Group, Inc., a developer and supplier of specialty chemicals, announced recently that it had closed the sale of the guar polymer manufacturing business.
ASID Announces 2005 Design Award Honorees
Washington, DC, January 20, 2006--The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2005 design award honorees.
Architecture Billings Index Positive Every Month i
Washington, DC, January 20, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported that billings at U.S. architecture firms were positive every month in 2005 for the first time since 2000.
Federated to Close 5 Distribution Centers
Cincinnati, OH, January 20, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc., said Thursday it will close five distribution centers, affecting up to 750 jobs.
Mirage Wins 2006 Home Magazine Award
Saint-Georges, Quebec, January 20, 2006-- Prefinished hardwood flooring producer Mirage, announced that its Merlot, Java and Sambuca stains have been selected as winners of Home Magazine's 2006 American Building Product Award.
Massachusetts Retailers Named Mohawk Floorscapes D
Peabody, MA, January 20, 2006--Mastrangelo's Carpet Craft of Peabody, owned by Topsfield resident Peter Matrangelo has been named the Mohawk Floorscapes Dealer of the Year for the Northeast Region.