Greenspan Urges More Worker Education
Boston, MA, Mar. 14--The United States needs to better educate its workers and avoid the trappings of protectionism to fully flourish in a global economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday.
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Closing of Florida Tile's Lakeland Plant End o
Lakeland, FL, Mar. 14--It won't be easy for Chris Sikes to drive by the old Florida Tile Industries site once the now-sold manufacturing plant is shut down.
Major Builder Goes Green on Construction Teams
Appleton, WI, Mar. 15--After building a regional office in Stevens Point to meet the United State's Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification guidelines, The Boldt Co. decided to go one step furthe
Industrial Production Grows
Washington, DC, Mar. 15--Industrial production rose 0.7 percent in February, an encouraging sign that the nation's manufacturers may be getting a stronger grip on their own recovery.
Congoleum Reports Decreased Sales
Mercerville, NJ, Mar. 11--Congoleum Corporation reported its financial results for year ended December 31, 2003. Sales for the year were $220.7 million, a decrease of 7.0% compared to the $237.2 million reported in 2002.
Business Inventories Up
Washington, DC, Mar. 12--U.S. business inventories rose 0.1% in January, an increase that was smaller than expected, as sales rose.
Foamex Sees 2004 Pension Expense Dropping
Linwood, PA, Mar. 12--Foamex International Inc. said it expects pension expense to decrease by $1.4 million to $1.8 million in 2004,primarily because of the growth in plan assets.
Dyeing For a Change
Des Moines, IA, Mar. 12--Todd Wilson can change the color of a carpet in less than a minute, according to the Ithaca New York Journal.
Retailers Stock Up on Martha's Gear
New York, NY, Mar. 12--Martha isn't going anywhere yet--in terms of merchandise, there's going to be more of her than ever.
Burlington Headquarters to Be Torn Down
Greensboro, NC, Mar. 11--New owners of the property housing Burlington Industries' headquarters plan to demolish the structure and make way for new mixed-use development.