Factory Orders Up by 4.3% in March
Washington, DC, May 4--Orders for factory goods surged during March at a rate nearly double what analysts expected, achieving their largest gain in 20 months.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scottish Carpet Maker Stoddard’s Losses Double
Glasgow, Scotland, Apr. 30--Embattled Scottish carpet manufacturer Stoddard International yesterday announced that its underlying annual losses had doubled from £3.1m to £6.2m--as it filed its 2003 results on the last day it could have to comply with stoc
Armstrong Reports First Quarter Results
Lancaster, PA, Apr. 29--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. today reported first quarter 2004 net sales of $845.0 million, a 9.0% increase over first quarter net sales of $774.9 million in 2003.