EPA: Companies Agree to Restrict PFOA Use
New York, NY, March 3, 2006--Environmental regulators said they received full compliance from eight companies asked to eliminate releases of a potentially hazardous compound used in nonstick cookware.
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March Consumer Outlook: Shoppers Cheerier
Columbus, OH, March 3, 2006--According to Retail Forward's Future Spending Index, consumer spending should rise in March.
Haverty Furniture Sales Off in February
Atlanta, GA, March 3, 2006--Haverty Furniture today reported fewer sales for the month ended February 28, 2006.
NAM: Union Health Plans Deter Positive Reform
Washington, DC, March 3, 2006--In response to the escalating AFL-CIO state-based campaign to mandate health insurance coverage, The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today warned that such “back-door policies” only create more dilemmas in an alr
Tennant Names New CFO
Minneapolis, MN, March 3, 2006--Tennant Co., announced that Thomas Paulson (49) will join the company as vice president and chief financial officer on March 27, 2006.
Non-manufacturing Sector Sees Growth in February
Tempe, AZ, March 3, 2006--The non-manufacturing sectors of the economy expanded at a faster pace during February, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing index.
Mannington Calls for Award Nominees
Salem, NJ, March 3, 2006--Mannington Mills has announced the call for nominations for the 2006 "Stand On A Better World" Awards.
FloorExpo Welcomes New Members
Marietta, GA, March 3, 2006--FloorExpo, America’s largest finishing contractor network has welcomed three Home Solutions members and three MultiFamily Solutions members.
Armstrong Commercial Launching New Sheet Vinyls
Lancaster, PA, March 3, 2006--Armstrong announced that it has revitalized four of its top-selling and durable homogeneous and inlaid sheet vinyl lines--Medintech, Medintech Tandem, Possibilities Petit Point and Connection Corolon--and introduces an entire
Homebuilder Hovnanian’s 1Q Earnings Flat
Red Bank, NJ, March 2, 2006-- Luxury home builder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., reported first quarter earnings that were virtually unchanged as permit delays and shortages of material and labor cut into output in several markets.