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Fort Mill, SC, May 6--Springs Industries, Inc. announced today it has completed its acquisition of Charles D. Owen Manufacturing Co., Inc. The purchase joins the leading supplier of consumer blankets with the leading supplier of home furnishings products.
Washington, D.C., May 5--The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is pleased to announce the election results for the fiscal year 2004 board of directors.
New York,May 7--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it lowered its long-term corporate credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Atlanta, Ga.-based carpet manufacturer Interface Inc. IFSIA.O to 'B' from 'B+'.
Omaha, NE, May 6--Warren Buffett said on Sunday he has named four potential successors to run his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. conglomerate, after he dies or is unable to run the company, but said those names could change.
Chattanooga, TN, Apr. 29--The Dixie Group, Inc. had a net loss of $336,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 29, compared with net income of $496,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.
Des Plaines, IL, Apr. 30--While negotiators for businesses, insurers, labor unions and congressional leaders iron out an agreement aimed at creating an industry financed national asbestos trust fund
Wilmington, DE, Apr. 29--DuPont Co. posted a first quarter profit, but warned that second quarter profits would miss Wall Street forecasts.
Greensboro, NC, April 30--Burlington Industries' unsecured creditors and the U.S. trustee appointed in the firm's Chapter 11 case objected to the company's plan for compensating investment bankers.
Wilesboro, NC, Apr. 29-- Lowe's is now the exclusive provider of Pergo Signature, a customized line of laminate flooring.
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 29--Ownership of the Tommy Bahama brand, known for its upscale casual and island lifestyle in apparel and home furnishings, is being transferred to Oxford Industries.