New Report on Asbestos Litigation Trends and Refor
Washington, DC, February 6, 2006--The American Academy of Actuaries' Mass Torts Subcommittee released a report, Current Issues in Asbestos Litigation, examining recent trends in asbestos litigation.
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Judge to Approve Armstrong’s Reorganization Hearin
Lancaster, PA, February 06, 2006--Armstrong World Industries announced that at a status conference in Chapter 11 case held in Philadelphia on Friday, February 3, Judge Robreno of the U.S. District Court indicated that he would approve a proposed order sch
Simply Floored Launches New Financing Promotion fo
Atlanta, GA, February 6, 2006--Simply Floored, an innovative Atlanta flooring company that brings the store to your home, today announced a new financing promotion to help homeowners in their new flooring selection and purchasing process.
Nebraska Retailer Closes After 72 Years
Scottsbluff, NE, February 6, 2006--Taylor’s Warehouse Carpet Corporation closes its doors, after 72 years in the community, according to the StarHerald.
Louisiana-Pacific 4Q Earnings Rise
Nashville, TN, February 6, 2006--Louisiana-Pacific said its fourth-quarter earnings surged sixfold on higher sales, cost controls and a lower tax rate.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Down in January
Ann Arbor, MI, February 3, 2006-- The University of Michigan's final January index of consumer sentiment edged down to 91.2 from December's reading of 91.5.
Office Furniture Shipments Up 14%
Chicago, IL, February 3, 2006--Office furniture shipments saw double-digit growth for the fifth straight month in December, according to a Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association study released late Wednesday.
Jobless Claims Sink to 5-1/2 Year Low
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006-- First-time seasonally adjusted claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 273,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, the Labor Department said Thursday.
EPLF: Worldwide Sales of Laminate Continued to Gro
Brussels, Belgium, February 2, 2006 -- The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) reported that worldwide sales for their 21 member companies with the “Made in Europe” stamp was 456 million m2 this was a rise of 4.5% on the previous year.
USGBC Releases
Washington, DC, February 3, 2006--U.S .Green Building Council (USGBC), announces the release of "The New Orleans Principles: Celebrating the Rich History of New Orleans Through Commitment to a Sustainable Future." The report focuses on best