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.
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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.
W.F.Taylor Honors Boone Distributing
Fontana, CA, March 29, 2007--W.F. Taylor honored Boone Distributors of Lakeland, FL with a celebratory dinner and awarded it the highest growth distributor of W.F. Taylor products for the year ending 2006
Goodfellow Reports 2Q Financials
Delson, Quebec, March 29, 2007--Goodfellow Inc. released it financials for the first six months ended February 28, 2007.
HB Fuller 1Q Earnings Up 36%
St. Paul, MN, March 29, 2007--HB Fuller said cost controls and higher prices in the first quarter boosted its earnings 36 percent, despite end-market slowdowns.
With Pergo, Pfleiderer Sees More Growth
Munich, Germany, March 29, 2007-Following the best results in its history in fiscal 2006, Pfleiderer AG said it continues to pursue its strategy of earnings-led growth
Carpet One Holds Retail Pro Convention in Dallas
Manchester, NH, March 28, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home held their 2nd Annual Retail Sales Professional Convention this month.
CFI Presents Patterned Carpet Workshops
Kansas City, MO, March 29,2007--Due to the overwhelming response from participants of previous Patterned Carpet Workshops, Certified FIoorcovering Installers will present the program in Kansas City, Missouri on May 15-16, 2007.
NFIB: Senate Conducts Card Check Hearings
Washington, DC, March 28, 2007--The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing examining the House's "Employee Free Choice Act," commonly referred to as "card-check" legislation.