Armstrong Names New VP and Controller
Lancaster, PA, June 25, 2008--Armstrong World Industries has named Stephen F. McNamara vice president and controller, effective July 1.
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Designer Sues Williams-Sonoma Over Carpet Designs
New York, NY, June 25, 2008--A New York designer sued Williams-Sonoma Inc. for copyright infringement, claiming the retailer is selling carpets that are indistinguishable from rugs featuring her copyrighted designs.
Consolidated Carpet Moves Operations to New Jersey
New York, NY, June 24, 2008— After almost 30 years of being based in Brooklyn, Consolidated Carpet has moved its operations to a newly purchased 80,000 square foot corporate operations center.
CDC Calls for Testing of Artificial Turf Fields
Atlanta, GA, June 25, 2008--The Centers for Disease Control has recommended that some artificial turf athletic fields made from nylon should be tested for lead.
NeoCon Attendance Dips 4 Percent
Chicago, IL, June 25, 2008--The 40th annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair had an attendance of 50,500, a 4 percent decrease from the 2007 show.
Solutia Sells Office Building for $42.8 Million
St. Louis, MO, June 25, 2008--Solutia Inc. said Wednesday it sold a 260,000-square-foot office building in Town and Country, Mo. to Bluerock Real Estate LLC for $42.8 million.
Durable Goods Orders Flat in May
Washington, DC, June 25, 2008--Durable goods orders were basically flat in May as strength in demand for aircraft and computers was offset by widespread weakness elsewhere.
H.B. Fuller Earnings Flat Vs. Last Year
St. Paul, MN, June 25, 2008--Adhesives and sealants maker H.B. Fuller Co. late Tuesday reported second-quarter net earnings of $21.4 million, or 41 cents a share.
Lowe's Targets Independents for Market Share
New York, NY, June 25, 2008--Lowe's wants to take market share in the U.S. housing slump, mainly from independent stores but also from bigger rivals such as Sears.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, June 25, 2008-Mortgage application volume dropped 9.3 percent last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.