Durable Goods Orders Slip
Washington, DC, June 25--Durable-goods orders unexpectedly fell in May, led by lower capital goods, electrical equipment and transportation orders, suggesting the manufacturing sector's recovery remains fragile.
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Home Depot Says Fiscal Year Projection On Track
Atlanta, GA, June 25--Home Depot Inc. Chief Financial Officer Carol Tome reiterated the home improvement giant's guidance that earnings will increase 9% to 14% on a sales increase of 9% to 12% for the fiscal year ending January 2004.
Existing Home Sales Rise
Washington, DC, June 25--Existing single-family home sales rose in May and were at the third-highest monthly pace on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Asbestos Bill Advances
Washington, DC, June 25--Senators took a major step on Tuesday toward setting up a national fund to pay asbestos injury claims now clogging the courts as the Judiciary Committee agreed on the medical criteria for compensation.
Disaster Restoration Pros To Meet In Chicago
Millersville, MD, June 23--Leading professionals in restoring residential and commercial property damaged by fire, smoke, vandalism, and other disasters will convene in Chicago on September 18 through 20 for the industry’s State of the Art Conference.
Advanced Materials Amends Deal With Foamex Asia
Washington, DC, June 24--Advanced Materials Group Inc. (ADMG) said Monday that it amended a manufacturing agreement in Singapore, effective Friday.
Home Depot To Build New ESPN Set
Atlanta, GA, June 24--The Home Depot said Monday it has made a deal with ESPN to design and build a new set for the sports network's popular college football pre-game show.
Tandus Names New Vice President of Marketing
Dalton, GA, June 24--Tandus, a leading manufacturer of commercial floorcoverings, recently refined its marketing organization by naming Tom Ellis Vice President of Marketing.
Brazilian Ceramic Firm Recycles Production Waste
Cocal do Sul, Brazil, June 23--Over the past five years, Eliane Revestimentos Ceramicos, one of Brazil's leading ceramic tile manufacturers,has invested US$3.5 million in the treatment of liquid effluents, emissions control, and solid residues managem
A Day In the Life Of A Carpet Cleaner
Waterloo, IA, June 23--The cream-colored carpet had been pummeled for years lying underneath the life of a teen-age girl. It bore the scars of spilled fingernail polish, dirty shoes and general neglect, according to the Waterloo Courier.