Armstrong Finalizes Sale of Lancaster Distribution
Lancaster, PA, May 8, 2006--A New Jersey investor completed its purchase of the Armstrong World Industries distribution center on Spooky Nook Road for $20.2 million.
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EnerPlastics to Raise Production Capacity
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 8, 2006--EnerPlastics LLC, manufacturer of colorants for the synthetic polypropylene based carpets and upholstery industry, is increasing its production capacity by 50%.
Report: Retail Ports Operating Smoothly As Summer
Washington, DC, May 8, 2006--The nation’s major retail container ports are operating smoothly this month as the busy summer shipping season approaches.
Economist Sees FOMC Rate Hike to 5%
Washington, DC, May 8, 200--After the confusion last week when the market was blindsided by reports of Fed chief Ben Bernanke's cocktail-party chatter, the Federal Open Market Committee will seek to calm financial markets and deliver a clear policy me
Companies Sign Up for Surfaces 2007
Dallas, TX, May 5, 2006--The industry is still buzzing from Surfaces 2006, the biggest event to date, and many companies have already signed up for the 2007 expo.
Propex Fabrics Announces CFO Transition
Chattanooga, TN, May 5, 2006--Propex Fabrics Inc., announces that its current chief financial officer, Philip Barnes, will be leaving the company on January 1, 2007.
Monster Employment Index Eases in April
New York, May 4, 2006--Online classified job advertisements, according to Monster Worldwide, dipped slightly in April, with demand for military-related workers falling dramatically from heavy online recruitment in the first quarter.
Weyerhaeuser CEO To Stay On
Federal Way, WA, May 4, 2006--Steven R. Rogel, Weyerhaeuser Co.'s chairman, president and chief executive officer, has agreed to defer his retirement until 2009.
Foamex Gets Court Protection on Losses
Linwood, PA, May 4, 2006--Foamex International Inc., today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has entered a consensual order to assist the company in preserving its federal tax net operating losses.