Quarterly Income Rises for H.B. Fuller
St. Paul, MN, Sept. 28, 2012 -- Adhesives maker H.B. Fuller Company reported net income from continuing operations for the third quarter was $24.6 million, or $0.48 per share.
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Tarkett Acquires Tandus Group
Chagrin Falls, OH, Sept. 26, 2012 -- Tarkett said it has acquired commercial carpet maker Tandus Group Inc.
Armstrong Selling Cabinet Business
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Armstrong is selling its cabinets business to American Industrial Partners for $27 million.
Unemployment Applications Fall 26,000
Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level since late July.
Pending Home Sales Edge Down in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Pending home sales declined in August after hitting a two-year high in July, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Police Looking for Stolen SmartStrand Rhino
St. Peters, MO, Sept. 27, 2012 -- A 12-foot tall inflatable rhino promoting Mohawk's Smartstrand carpet at Michael's Flooring Outlets was stolen last Friday.
Mullican Offering Retailer Reward Campaign
Johnson City, TN, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Hardwood maker Mullican Flooring said it is conducting a national cash rewards campaign for flooring retailers Oct. 1 through Nov. 30.
GDP Revised Lower for Second Quarter
Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Economic growth in the second quarter was revised down to 1.3% from 1.7% in its final review.
Durable Goods Orders Decline on Transportation
Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Durable goods orders fell 13.2% in August due mostly to significantly lower orders for cars and airplanes, according to the Commerce Department.
New LCA Standard in Public Comment Phase
Madison, WI, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Leonardo Academy is providing information about developments related to the drafting of a new national life cycle assessment standard under the American National Standard Institute process.