Foamex Comments on Its Reorganization Plan
Linwood, Pa, April 28, 2006--Foamex International Inc., has released an update on the status of its proposed chapter 11 Joint Plan of Reorganization.
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Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips
New York, NY, April 28, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--dipped one point in March.
NOFMA Releases Certified Flooring Specs
Memphis, TN, March 28, 2006--NOFMA, The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association, released a CSI specification for NOFMA-certified unfinished strip and plank wood flooring.
Supreme Court Hears Mohawk/RICO Detail
Washington, DC, April 27, 2006--Yesterday the Supreme Court heard the Mohawk Industries case, probing whether federal racketeering laws, originally enacted to combat organized crime, can apply to corporations.
Mannington Commercial Honors Distributors
Calhoun, GA, April 27, 2006--Mannington Commercial recently gave awards to some of its top distributor partners based on performance excellence in six categories in 2005.
Beazer 2Q Earnings Up, Outlook Cut
Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2006--Beazer Homes USA Inc., on Thursday posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, but said orders for new homes fell and the homebuilder revised its outlook for the full-year lower.
Dow Chemical’s 1Q Earnings Off
Midland, MI, April 27, 2006--Dow Chemical Co., reported first-quarter net income fell 10% on 3% higher revenue. Net fell to $1.21 billion, or $1.24 a share, from $1.35 billion, or $1.39, in the year-earlier period.
Pergo Holds Annual General Meeting
Stockholm, Sweden, April 27, 2006--Pergo's annual general meeting resolved to adopt the Parent Company Income Statement and Balance Sheet as well as the Consolidated Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
DomotexAsia/ChinaFloor Attendance Up
Shanghai, China, April 27, 2006--DomotexAsia/ChinaFloor 2006 was able to chalk up several new records at the end of its Shanghai run from 28 to 30 March, with organizers reporting double-digit growth rates for Asia's biggest floor coverings show.
DuPont Shareholders Reject Teflon Proposal
Wilmington, DL, April 27, 2006--DuPont chairman and chief executive Chad Holliday Jr., heard criticism Wednesday at the company's annual meeting over the chemicals producer's lagging stock performance, treatment of retirees, and reluctance to shar