Pergo May Add New Production Line
Garner, NC, Apr. 28--Pergo is considering a $25 million expansion that would add 60 to 70 jobs at its Garner plant.
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Carpet One Intros New Store Design Program
Manchester, NH, Apr. 28--Carpet One has unveiled a comprehensive store planning program aimed at helping its members develop attractive yet functional store environments.
Home Depot Expects Earnings Growth of 10% to 14%
Charlotte, NC, Apr. 26--Home Depot Inc. Chief Financial Officer Carol Tome reiterated the home-improvement giant's forecast that earnings will grow 10% to 14% this fiscal year, excluding the impact of an accounting change.
Anso Nylon to Hold Third Annual Fall Carpet Sale
Dalton, GA, Apr. 27--Honeywell Nylon's third annual “Anso Nylon National Carpet Sale” will be held Sept. 1 through Oct. 16.
Shaw Names Creative Director
Dalton, GA, Apr. 27--Shaw Industries has named Kathy Young to the company’s newly created position of creative director.
DuPont Expects $77 Million Gain for Invista Sale
Wilmington, DE, Apr. 26--DuPont Co. said Monday that it expects to realize a gain of about $77 million from the sale of its Invista textiles and interiors unit to two Koch Industries Inc. units.
Planners Push Green Real Estate Development
New York, NY, Apr. 26--Widespread use of green and sustainable real estate development hinges on convincing the land use industry that applying the practices makes sound business sense, from energy savings to added property value.
DuPont's First Quarter Earnings Up
Wilmington, DE, Apr. 27--DuPont Co. said profits rose 25 percent in the first quarter on foreign exchange gains and sales of synthetic fibers and chemicals used to make electronics.
Existing Home Sales Rise
Washington, DC, Apr. 27--Existing single-family home sales rose strongly in March to the second-highest level on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Invista Sells $675 Million Bond
London, England, Apr. 26--U.S. fiber manufacturer Invista priced a larger than expected $675 million high-yield bond on Friday, dropping a planned euro-denominated tranche, a banking source said on Monday.