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Martha Stewart, Kmart Amend Deal

Troy, MI & New York, NY, Apr. 26--Kmart and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia announced today that the companies have reached an agreement.

Amtico Names New CEO

Coventry, England, Apr. 23--Amtico International has named David Motyl as its new CEO, replacing the retired Mary Docker.

Formosa PVC Plant Explodes, Killing Four

Illiopolis, IL, Apr. 25--An explosion at a plastics manufacturing plant jolted this central Illinois town, killing four workers, critically injuring two others and forcing the evacuation of the entire community.

Pergo Gets New CFO

Trelleborg, Sweden, Apr. 26--Pergo AB has announced that Staffan Söderqvist will take up the position as Sr VP Finance and CFO at Pergo. The preliminary starting date will be in either June or July.

Weyerhaeuser Posts First Quarter Profit

Federal Way, WA, Apr. 23--Forest products company Weyerhaeuser Co. on Friday reported a first-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss, as prices surged for its lumber and structural panels.

Senate Blocks Asbestos Fund Proposal

Washington, DC, Apr. 23--The Senate on Thursday blocked a proposal to create a multibillion-dollar fund that would have made payments to thousands of people suffering from asbestos-related ailments.

Leggett Reports Higher Earnings

Carthage, MO, Apr. 21--Leggett & Platt Inc.'s first-quarter earnings rose 27% as sales grew amid increased demand for components in bedding and upholstered furniture, steel wire and machinery.

Bernhardt Furniture Expands Martha Stewart Line

New York, NY, Apr. 23--Based on the 2003 success of Martha Stewart Signature Furniture with Bernhardt, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and Bernhardt Furniture Company today announced a major expansion of the brand label.