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Armstrong and Mannington Settle Suits

Lancaster, PA, Oct. 29--Armstrong World Industries and Mannington Mills have entered into an agreement involving the patent infringement lawsuits filed against one another last year.

Honeywell Names Business Development Chief

Morris Township, NJ, Oct. 28--Honeywell has appointed Rhonda Germany to the position of vice president of strategy and business development, and as an officer of the corporation.

Pergo's Sales Down

Trelleborg, Sweden, Oct. 28--Net sales during the first three quarters amounted to MSEK 2,464 (2,760), a reduction of 9%

Consumer Confidence Down

New York, NY, Oct. 28--Consumer confidence in the economy dropped in October to its lowest levels since 1993.

Union to Host Installation Symposium

Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 25--The 2002 INSTALL Curriculum Review Symposium will take place on October 30 at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America¹s international training center

Sales Down At Interface

Atlanta, GA, Oct. 23--Consistent with Interface''s prior estimate, sales in the third quarter ended September 29 were $235.4 million, compared with $263.1 million in the third quarter last year.

Dow Profits Up

Midland, MI, Oct. 24--Dow Chemical¹s quarterly earnings more than doubled, but the firm noted that it would have to cut spending and other costs to combat the slow economy.