Hunter Douglas Acquires French Sunscreen Fabric Ma
Upper Saddle River, NJ, August 2--Hunter Douglas has acquired 91.8 percent of Mermet and its global operations from the Mermet family.
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Specialty Retailers Gaining Market Share
Washington D.C., August 2--After a tough year of consolidations and mergers among department, drug and grocery stores, specialty stores are gaining a wider market share, making them a major force in retailing.
PPG Acquires Asian Maker of Specialty Wood Coating
Pittsburgh, PA, August 2--PPG Industries has acquired Crown Coating Industries of Singapore, a privately held manufacturer of specialty wood coatings. Terms were not disclosed.
BonaKemi USA Names Savage Sports Sales Manager
Aurora, CO, August 2--BonaKemi USA, a leader in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, has added Dennis Savage as sports sales manager for the Western region.
Home Depot Receives Hazardous Waste Subpoena
Atlanta, GA, August 1--Home Depot said it received a federal grand jury subpoena seeking documents and information related to its handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
Manufacturing Activity Up in July
Tempe, AZ, August 1--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July for the 26th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 45th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On
House Passes Association Health Plan Legislation
Washington, DC, August 1--The U.S. House of Representatives on July 27 passed the Small Business Health Fairness Act (H.R. 525), a bill that permits the formation of association health plans (AHPs).
Tennant’s 2Q EPS Up 80%
Minneapolis, MN, August 1, 2005—-Maintenance products company Tennant today reported net earnings of $6.7 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, on net sales of $137.1 million for its second quarter ended June 30, 2005.
LBO France Buys French Tile Company Terreal
Paris, France, August 1--LBO France, a Paris-based private equity firm, agreed to buy French tile-maker Groupe Terreal for about 860 million euros ($1 billion), adding to investments that include building materials supplier Materis.
Feltex Revises Earnings Again
Wellington, New Zealand, August 1--The reputation of the Feltex board led by chairman Tim Saunders is not improving with age. This week, the beleaguered carpet manufacturer revised its June-year earnings for the third time in four months.