Sale of HD Supply Seems Increasingly Likely
Atlanta, GA, March 2, 2007--Home Depot CEO Frank Blake insists the company hasn't decided yet whether to sell or spin off HD Supply, its wholesale supply business.
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Armstrong Elects New Director
Lancaster, PA, February 28, 2007--Armstrong World Industries, Inc. today announced that James J. O'Connor has been elected to its Board of Directors.
Armstrong Wins Award From Home Magazine
Lancaster, PA, February 28, 2007--Armstrong's Locking Hardwood flooring was honored with the prestigious 2007 American Building Products Awards from Home magazine, a leading consumer shelter publication.
Shaw Environmental Marketing Material Wins ADDY
Dalton, GA, February 28, 2007--The Chattanooga Advertising Federation presented Shaw with two prestigious ADDY awards, the gold and judge’s awards.
ISM: Manufacturing Expands in February
Tempe, AZ, March 1, 2007--The nation's manufacturers increased production in February, the Institute for Supply Management reported Thursday.
Construction Spending Down 0.8%
Washington, DC, March 1, 2007Private residential construction spending fell for the tenth month in a row in January, the Commerce Department said Thursday, as total construction spending dropped 0.8%.
BASF Names Distribution Polymer Manager
Charlotte, NC, March 1, 2007--BASF has appointed Nancy M. Hoblack as Distributor Manager for the Functional polymers Regional Business Unit in North America.
Mohawk Named to Training Magazine Top 125
Dalton, GA, March 1, 2007--Mohawk Industries has been selected to Training Magazine’s “Top 125” training organizations. This is the most elite ranking among Fortune 500 companies for Training and Learning Development.
CRI Offers CEU Courses for AIA and IIDA
Dalton, GA, March 1, 2007--The Carpet and Rug Institute has formed a continuing education unit (CEU) work group from within its member company's orkforce to help put together a bevy of unbiased information that could be used for CEU courses.
Planned Layoffs Up 33%
Chicago, IL, March 1, 2007-- Planned layoffs rose 33% to a five-month high in February, as weakness in the housing market and auto industry seemed to spread into other sectors, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an employment consulting firm.