Manufacturing Activity Continues to Grow in March
Tempe, AZ, April 1--The Institute for Supply Management’s index measuring manufacturing activity registered 55.2 in March, down from February's 55.3 reading.
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Feltex Shares Off as Company Trims Guidance
Auckland, New Zealand, April 1--Shares of Feltex Carpets Ltd., the biggest carpet maker in Australia and New Zealand, plunged 31 percent after the company cut its profit estimate.
Manufacturing Activity Up in Midwest
Chicago, IL, April 1--The Purchasing Management Association of Chicago said its index of area business activity rose to 69.2 in March on a seasonally adjusted basis from 62.7 in February.
New Proposals Made Before Pergo’s Annual General M
Trelleborg, Sweden, April 1—-Prior to Pergo AB’s annual general meeting, the nomination committee the board of directors has made a variety of proposals.
Coverings to Host Attendee Appreciation Night for
Alexandria, VA, April 1--Coverings, the ceramic tile and stone show, will host an Appreciation Night event on May 4 to honor members of the design/build community attending the show.
Sears to Layoff 250 at its Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL, April 1--Sears plans a layoff of 250 workers at its headquarters in this Chicago suburb, according to a report filed with the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Propex Announces Delay in Filing Annual Report
Austell, GA, April 1--Propex Fabrics Inc. announced that it will require additional time to complete the appraisal and revaluation of its assets under purchase accounting in connection with the company's acquisition on December 1, 2004.
Construction Spending Up 0.4% in February
Washington, DC, April 1--Construction spending rose 0.4 percent in February, according to a Commerce Department report.
Construction Springs Ahead—No April Fools’ Day Jok
Washington, D.C., April 1--The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) commented on the value of construction put in place, which soared to a 13th consecutive record of $1.047 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, as reported today
Reid Joins StonExpress as VP Sales & Marketing
Decatur, GA, April 1 --Bill Reid has been appointed executive vice president of sales & marketing at StonExpress.