Forbo Names New Communications Head
Eglisau, Switzerland, May 19--Ursula Leonhard, Head of Corporate Communications at Forbo International SA since January 2000, has decided to leave the company effective May 31, 2004.
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Martha Stewart's TV Show on 'Hiatus' A
New York, May 19--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, preparing for the possible imprisonment of its founder, will suspend programming of its daily syndicated television show after the conclusion of this season.
Armstrong Names Top Distributor for 2003
Lancaster, PA, May 18--Armstrong Flooring has named Cain & Bultman, Inc., of Jacksonville, FL its 2003 Distributor of the Year. It is the company’s fifth win in the past seven years.
Senior Management Changes at Centex
Dallas, TX, May 19--Homebuilder Centex Corp. announced the expansion of and changes to the company's Senior Management Team.
Toray Ready to Market Biodegradable Carpet
Tokyo, Japan, May 19--Fiber products manufacturer Toray Industries is ready to market a new biodegradable carpet for home use.
GE, Honeywell Seek to Reverse EU Merger Veto
Luxembourg, Luxembourg, May 19--General Electric Co. and Honeywell International Inc. will argue next week that European Union regulators ``ignored evidence'' and ``committed errors of fact and assessment'' when they scuttled their propose
Mohawk Carpet Featured at TV Award Show
Dalton, GA, May 20--Daytime television’s hottest stars will be recognized at this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards, and so will the fight against breast cancer.
Housing Starts Decline
Washington, DC, May 18--Anticipation of higher interest rates dampened home-building activity in April with residential construction experiencing a slight decline of 2.1% to an annual rate of 1.969 million new units.
Home Depot Posts Record First Quarter Earnings
Atlanta, GA, May 18--Home Depot today reported record first quarter net earnings of $1.1 billion, $0.49 per diluted share, up 26%, for the first quarter of fiscal 2004.
Fargo Retailer Moves to New Location
Fargo, ND, May 21--The locally owned floor coverings outlet, Carpet World has purchased land and is building a larger outlet at 4601 17th Ave. S. in Fargo, near Home Depot.