Unilin Acquires Mt. Gilead Plant
Thomasville, NC, Oct. 31--Unilin Flooring N.V., has signed an agreement with Homanit Inc. to acquire Homanit's MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) plant in Mount Gilead, NC.
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Armstrong's Income Down
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 31--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. today reported third quarter net sales of $851.4 million that were 0.6% higher than net sales of $846.5 million in the same period last year.
GDP Soars at a 7.2% Rate
Washington, Oct. 30-- The economy roared ahead in the third quarter, growing at its fastest pace in nearly 20 years, fueled by greater consumer and business spending.
Azrock Debuts New Safety Products
Houston, TX, Oct. 30--Azrock by Tarkett's new Safety Package is a grouping of five different product lines that offer high end visuals with distinct safety features.
Consumer Confidence Up In October
New York, NY, Oct. 28--Improvements in the labor market helped push up consumers' assessment of the economy in October, a private research group reported Tuesday.
New Home Sales Dip 0.2%
Washington, D.C., Oct. 27--New home sales edged down in September but nevertheless registered their third-highest level on record.
Existing Home Sales Hit New Record
Washington, D.C., October 27--Sales of existing homes rose unexpectedly in September, jumping 3.6 percent to a new record on low mortgage rates and strong demand, the National Association of Realtors said on Monday.
Solutia Bondholders Open To Restructuring Plan
St. Louis, Oct 21--Solutia Inc. bondholders appear to be open to the company's plan to restructure $1.25 billion in debt, announced last week.
New Town Hall Meeting Planned For Surfaces 2004
Dallas, TX, Oct. 21--In addition to all the other exciting NEW programs at Surfaces that help attendees improve their businesses and increase their bottom line.
Mohawk 3rd Quarter Earnings Up 12 Percent
Calhoun, GA, Oct. 16-Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced the highest quarterly net earnings in its history of $91,382,000 (12% above last year) and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.36 (12% above last year) for the third quarter of 2003.