Tandus Announces 1Q Financials
Dalton, GA, June 15--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., and Subsidiaries, announced its financial results for the first quarter (13 weeks) ended April 30, 2005.
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Wellman to Take $24M Charge in Lawsuit Settlement
Shrewsbury, NJ, June 16--Wellman Inc on Wednesday said it would record a pretax charge of $24 million in the 2005 second quarter to cover the cost of a lawsuit settlement.
Ilva's Paesina Collection Offers Modern Porcel
Coconut Grove, FL, June 16--Modern décor continues to grow in popularity in homes and businesses nationwide, and Ilva S.A. - the Argentine manufacturer of porcelain tile - has introduced its Paesina Collection as a reflection of that style.
Group Mobilizes To Stop Asbestos Legislation
Washington, DC, June 16--The Coalition for Asbestos Reform (C.A.R.), a group of small and medium sized businesses and major insurance companies, announced today that it has engaged a team to educate U.S. businesses and policymakers about the serious flaws
Tarkett Commercial Demonstrates its Commitment to
Houston, TX, June 15--Tarkett Commercial demonstrated its continuing commitment and dedication to the environment recently when the company salvaged more than 35,000 pounds of material destined for a landfill.
Bentley Prince Street Joins California's Fight
Los Angeles, CA, June 14--Bentley Prince Street, California's largest commercial carpet manufacturer, announced today its full support of Governor Schwarzenegger's new Executive Order calling for reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets for t
Solutia Employees Nix Union
Pensacola, FL, June 15--For the second time in three years, Solutia Inc. employees on Friday night soundly defeated a vote that would have unionized one of the area's largest industrial employers, according to the Pensacola News Journal.
CPI Drops 0.1% in May
Washington, DC, June 15—-The consumer price index fell 0.1 percent in May after rising 0.5 percent in April, according to the Labor Department. The core index, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.1 percent in May.
Retail Sales Up 0.2% in May According to NRF
Washington, DC, June 15--While unseasonably cool weather affected sales of some spring merchandise, it didn't alter sales of home goods, which continued to bring consumers to stores last month.
Mohawk to Open Cushion Plant in Washington
Tacoma, WA, June 15--Mohawk Industries will bring a manufacturing facility for its Alliance Carpet Cushion division to Chehalis.