Hospitals to Boost Spending
New York, Mar. 3--Hospitals plan to boost capital spending by 14% annually over the next five years, a new survey shows, a move that could squeeze many hospital systems' already thin profits.
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New Flooring Fights Bacteria
Montpellier, France, Mar. 3--A new range of polyurethane resin-based floor systems that combines an antimicrobial layer has been launched.
Louisiana-Pacific Lowers 4th Quarter Earnings
Portland, OR, Mar. 2--Louisiana-Pacific Corp. said it lowered its fourth-quarter earnings because of a change to its legal reserves stemming from a recent adverse court ruling.
Eureka Introduces “Easier To Use” Carpet Shampooer
Bloomington, IL, Mar. 3-- According to a recent survey, consumers aren't cleaning carpets as often as they'd like.
Colorado Hardware Merchant Says He Can Compete wit
Colorado Springs, CO, Mar. 3--Ace Hardware franchise owner Darek Barnes thinks he has found a niche where he can successfully compete with home improvement giant Home Depot Inc.
EU Launches Tariffs Against U.S.
Seattle, WA, Mar. 2--U.S. exporters began paying the price for a trade fight between the United States and European Union yesterday.
Prosecutor: Stewart Left Evidence Of Lies
New York, NY, Mar. 2--Telling careful lies but making careless mistakes, Martha Stewart and her stockbroker were bent on keeping investigators from the truth about why the homemaking icon sold stock, a federal prosecutor said Monday.
Foamex International Announces Fourth Quarter and
Linwood, PA, Mar. 2--Foamex International Inc. today announced its 2003 fourth quarter and full-year financial results.
FieldTurf Selected for Metrodome Following Bankrup
Minneapolis, MN, Mar. 2--The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) announced today that it will move forward with the purchase and installation of "FieldTurf."
Monsanto Will Do Solutia's Cleanup in Sauget,
St. Louis, MO, Mar. 2--Monsanto Co. said Monday that it will do what is necessary to maintain an environmental cleanup in Sauget, and avoid government sanctions.