Acquisitions the Focus of Post-Bankruptcy Armstron
Lancaster, PA, August 18, 2006--When Armstrong World Industries comes out of bankruptcy, it expects to come out swinging, according to the Lancaster New Era.
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After Bankruptcy: What’s Ahead for Armstrong?
Lancaster, PA, August 16, 2006--For nearly six years, Armstrong World Industries has competed with one arm tied behind its back, bound by the bankruptcy reorganization process, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Housing Starts Off in July
Washington, DC, August 16, 2006--Housing starts in July were off by 2.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.80 million, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Home Depot 2Q Earnings Up 5.3%, Guidance at Low En
Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2006--Home Depot reported a 5.3 percent jump in second-quarter earnings on a strong rise in sales. However, it said its earnings growth for the year will be at the low end of its previous guidance.
Court Confirms Armstrong Reorganization Plan
Lancaster, PA, August 15, 2006--Armstrong World Industries, Inc., announced today that U.S. District Court Judge Eduardo Robreno issued a decision confirming AWI's "Fourth Amended Plan of Reorganization, as Modified," dated February 21, 2006.
Shaw Consumer Credit Now Available Online
Dalton, GA, August 14, 2006--Shaw reported an enhancement to its consumer credit program through CitiFinancial. Consumers can now apply for a Shaw/CitiFinancial credit card at shawfloors.com, allowing consumers to make Shaw flooring purchases easier and m
Shaw’s Trucking Fleet Among Nation's Largest
Dalton, GA, August 14, 2006--The corporate slogan for Shaw Industries “Where Great Floors Begin” appears on all 3,720 of the company's trailers, according to Fleet Owner.
FloorCo Design Center Opens New California Showroo
Corona, CA, August 7, 2006--FloorCo Design Center opened its new showroom in Corona, California. With over 5,000 square feet of shopping space, FloorCo Design Center offers over 20,000 flooring options in carpet, hardwood, tile, stone, area rugs and other
Columbia Commercial Flooring Joins StarNet as a Pr
Danville, VA, August 10, 2006--Columbia Commercial Flooring, a division of Columbia Forest Products and manufacturer of solid and engineered hardwood flooring, is the newest preferred vendor for the StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative.
Congoleum Swings to Profit in 2Q
Mercerville, NJ, August 10, 2006--Congoleum Corporation in its second quarter financial report today noted positive second quarter net income, compared with $14.6 net loss in the second quarter of 2005.