CARE Announces $103,000 in Grants
Pensacola, FL, May 4--In its continuing efforts to foster market-based solutions for the recycling and reuse of post-consumer carpet, the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) announced winners of its CARE grants.
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Mixed Manufacturing Picture in April
Tempe, AZ, May 4--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in April for the 11th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 30th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On B
Pulte Strives to Dominate Home-Building Market
Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 4--Pulte Homes Inc. is already a major player in the home-building industry and a Wall Street darling.
OMNOVA Solutions Debuts Breathable Vinyl Wallcover
Fairlawn, OH, May 3--In response to increasing mold and mildew concerns within the architectural and design communities, OMNOVA Solutions Inc. has introduced the firstbreathable woven vinyl wallcovering.
America's Wealthiest Households Changing Spend
Pinecrest, FL, May 2--They earn an average of $360,000 a year, their net worth averages nearly $3 million, and they control 70% of the private wealth in the country.
CARE Releases Second Annual Report
Pensacola, FL, Apr. 30--The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) Second Annual Conference concluded today following two days of lively discussion in an open forum.
Tandus Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Dalton, GA, Apr. 30--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc. and Subsidiaries, reports financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 31, 2004.
CCA Global Partners Names Chief Product Officer
Manchester, NH, May 3--CCA Global Partners has appointed of Jim Gould, a 35-year veteran in the retail industry, to the role of Chief Product Officer.
Koch Acquisition of Invista Finalized
Wichita, KS & Wilmington, DE, Apr. 30--DuPont and subsidiaries of Koch Industries, Inc. have finalized the sale of Invista, formerly DuPont Textiles & Interiors, for $4.2 billion.
Warren Buffett Living Humbly in Nebraska
Omaha, NE, Apr. 30--The world's second richest man lives humbly in the Midwest city where he grew up, driving his own car, paying $12 for a haircut and stopping by his local drug store for newspapers.