Mohawk Opts Out of Surfaces 2004
Dalton, GA, June 3—Mohawk has announced that it will not exhibit at Surfaces 2004, and, in response to dealer requests, will instead focus on expanding its regional dealer product launch meetings.
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U.S. Seeking Martha Stewart Indictment
New York, NY, June 3--Federal prosecutors are seeking a criminal indictment against Martha Stewart ``in the near future,'' her media company said Tuesday.
Vinyl Flooring Industry Withdraws NY Green Challen
Albany, NY, June 3--The vinyl flooring industry has withdrawn a lawsuit challenging New York's green building regulations. Vinyl is not listed as a "green" building material, according the Albany Business Review.
Judge Denies Plea to Halt Armstrong's Asbestos
Wilmington, DE, June 2---A bankruptcy judge here decided Friday to let Armstrong World Industries keep progressing toward its own solution to its asbestos woes, rather than wait and see if Congress creates one.
DuPont Boosts Bid For DuPont Canada
Wilmington, DE, June 2-—E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. has increased its offer for the rest of DuPont Canada Inc. to C$21.75 a share from C$ 21.00.
Sweden Opens Consulate in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC, June 2--Sweden's new Raleigh, North Carolina based consulate will offer traditional consular services as well as promote economic cooperation, trade and investments and cultural exchange programs between the Carolinas and Sweden.
Amid Criticism, Home Depot Directors Re-elected
Chicago, IL, June 2--Shareholders of Home Depot Inc. on Friday reelected all of the retailer's directors, but some had urged votes against co-founder Kenneth Langone because of concerns about board independence.
Cone Mills May Bid for Burlington's Denim
New York, NY, June 2--Cone Mills Corp.
Merger's Demise Dashes $36M Pergo Garner Proje
Raleigh, NC, June 2--Plans for a $36 million expansion by Raleigh-based Pergo Inc. of its Garner manufacturing facility have been thrown into limbo after the flooring company's planned merger with Kennesaw, Ga.-based Witex Inc. collapsed for lack of f
Consumer Sentiment Improves in May
New York, NY, June 2--Consumers' attitudes about the state of the U.S. economy improved at the end of May compared with April, according to a report released Friday.