Wholesale Inflation Flat, but Core Prices Rise
Washington, DC, March 14, 2008—Wholesale inflation met expectations in February, the Labor Department said, but core inflation rose more than expected.
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Lauzon Names Retailer, Distributor of The Year
Papineauville, Quebec, Canada, March 14, 2008-Hardwood flooring manufacturer Lauzon recently named its U.S. retailer and distributor of the year.
Propex Names Turnaround Specialist New CEO
Chattanooga, TN, March 17, 2008 – Propex Inc. has appointed Woody McGee as the interim president and CEO.
Interface Downgraded by Investment Firm
New York, NY, March 17, 2008-- Stifel Nicolaus & Company has downgraded Interface Inc to "hold," and reduced estimates for the company.
Forbo AG Sees Net Income Rise 81% in 2007
Baar, Switzerland, March 18, 2008-- Forbo Holdings AG said full-year 2007 net profit increased 80.9 percent to $112 million.
Mohawk Names Two Hard Surfaced Executives
Dalton, GA, March 17, 2008—Two new executives have joined Mohawk’s Hard Surfaces Group.
Allegheny Contract Offsetting All Energy Use
Winchester, MA, March 17, 2008 - Allegheny Contract Flooring Inc. said it is offsetting its carbon emissions with carbonfund.org, one of the country's leading carbon offset organizations.
Industrial Ouput Nearly Matches October Slide
Washington, DC, March 17, 2008--Industrial output fell last month by the biggest amount in four months.
Solutia Celebrates by Ringing NYSE Opening Bell
St. Louis, MO, March17, 2008--Solutia management rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on Monday to mark the company's emergence from Chapter 11.
Armstrong Commercial Website Has EcoScorecard
Lancaster, PA, March 18, 2008--Armstrong Commercial Flooring has relaunched its Web site featuring a simplified structure built around the needs of architects, designers and other key specifiers/