Omnova Solutions Reports Fourth Quarter 2003 Resul
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 26—Omnova Solutions Inc. today reported a loss of $61.3 million or $(1.53) per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2003.
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Denver Hardwood Acquires Misco Shawnee
Denver, CO, Jan. 23--Denver Hardwood Company and its affiliated group of flooring distributors under the Hamar Group of companies will acquire the assets of the Midwest’s largest flooring distributor, Misco Shawnee.
Greenspan Is Confident on Replacing Jobs
Washington, Jan. 26--Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Monday that jobs lost in the last recession can be replaced but that unemployed workers may need retraining to qualify for new work.
Formica to Sell Flooring Assets to Unit of Shaw
Warren, NJ, Jan. 26 --Formica Corporation today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the equipment assets of its Formica® Flooring business to the Shaw Diversified Services.
DuPont Gets EU Approval for Invista Sale
Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 21--European Union competition authorities approved DuPont's sale of its Invista clothing and carpet fiber business to polyester maker Koch Industries on Wednesday.
Foamex Restates Earnings
Linwood, PA, Jan. 22--Foamex International Inc today announced that it would restate results for each of the first three quarters of 2003, due primarily to a calculation error in the carrying value of certain in-transit raw materials.
Newman Joins Floor and Decor Outlets of America
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 20--Steve Newman, former President and CEO of Witex USA, has joined Floor and Décor Outlets of America. In his new role as Vice President, Newman will be responsible for marketing, branding, merchandising, sales promotion and advising th
Stewart Trial Set To Start
New York, NY, Jan. 19--Some two years after her controversial sale of shares in ImClone, Martha Stewart is poised to have her day in court when her trial begins this week in a Manhattan federal court on obstruction and other charges.
Consumer Prices Increase Slightly
Washington, DC, Jan. 15--Consumer prices posted a modest gain in December, largely due to a rise in food and energy prices.
Mishkin Acquires Residential Firm
Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 13--Jack Mishkin has recently acquired the assets of Steven C. Fine Floor Coverings. The new company, a division of J. Mish, Inc., will continue doing business as Steven C. Fine Floor Coverings.