Steelcase 4Q Earnings Up on Strong Sales
Grand Rapids, MI, March 29, 2007--Steelcase reported fourth quarter earnings that was helped by strong sales and growth in its international business.
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Wicanders Cork Oak Creates New Product Finish
Hanover, MD March 29, 2007--Wicanders Cork Oak flooring has created a new product finish specifically designed to address design and function.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, March 29, 2007--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in more than two months in the week ending March 24, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
4Q GDP Revised Up to 2.5%
Washington, DC, March 29, 2007--The economy grew at a 2.5% annual pace in the final three months of 2006, slightly faster than the previous estimate of 2.2%, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Armstrong Launches Grand Illusions
Lancaster, PA, March 28, 2007--Armstrong’s newest laminate floor collection Grand Illusions challenges the senses with a high-end, piano-finish wood visual.
Bentley Prince Street Partners with ANEW
Los Angeles, CA, March 29, 2007--Bentley Prince Street has taken another step in its Mission Zero sustainability commitment through a unique partnership with the Asset Network for Education Worldwide (ANEW) Foundation.
Wear-Dated, Flooring America Promote Iron Girl
Clearwater, FL, March 29, 2007--Wear-Dated, sponsor of the 2007 Ryka Iron Girl National Event Series, partners with Flooring America of Florida.
NPM Capital’s Desseaux Acquisition Cleared by EU
Brussels, Belgium, March 29, 2007--The European Commission said it has cleared NPM Capital NV's proposed acquisition of carpet manufacturer Tapijtfabriek H Desseaux NV.
Federated Gets New Name, New “M” Ticker Symbol
New York, NY, March 29, 2007--Federated Department Stores shares will trade under the ticker symbol "M" if shareholders approve changing the company's name to Macy's Inc., the company said Wednesday.
Flooring America Awards Outstanding Performers
Manchester, NH, March 29, 2007--Flooring America and Flooring Canada presented their annual member awards for outstanding performance over the past year at their 2007 Winter Convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas, March 8-10.