Lanxess Makes Market Debut
Frankfurt, Germany, February 1--Lanxess AG, the spun-off chemicals and polymers business of German drug maker Bayer AG, made its debut on the Frankfurt stock exchange Monday.
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Georgia-Pacific 4Q Earnings Off
Atlanta, GA, February 1--Georgia-Pacific reported its fourth-quarter net profit fell by almost half, after it increased funds to cover asbestos lawsuits.
Leggett & Platt 4Q Earnings Up 11%
Carthage, OH, February 1--Leggett & Platt posted an 11 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings, driven by on asset sales, a lower tax rate, sales growth and full production at its steel mill.
U.K. University Developing Smart Floors
London, England, January 31—-Smart floor tiles that sound an alarm when someone falls on them could save lives in fires, according to the Scotsman.com.
Capital Expenditures of OSB Manufacturers to Top $
Houston, TX, January 31-- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Wood products producers in the U.S. and Canada are planning to invest over $1.1 billion in oriented strand board (OSB) manufacturing asset
Lowe's Announces $1B Share Repurchase Program
Mooresville, NC, January 31--The board of directors of Lowe's approved a share repurchase program of up to $1 billion, effective immediately.
Robbins Gets Jump on Competitors
Cincinnati, OH, January 31--Jay Stoehr calls it "the bomb shelter." But National Basketball Association players and insiders might know it better as the birthplace of their playing courts, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Niblock Named Lowe's Chairman, President & CEO
Mooresvillle, NC, January 31--Lowe's announced that company president Robert A. Niblock has assumed the additional roles of chairman and chief executive officer.
Beazer Homes 4Q Earnings Up 48%
Atlanta, GA, January 27—Home builder Beazer Homes USA reported fourth quarter earnings that rose 48 percent, as strong overall housing demand and higher prices offset declines in Arizona and Nevada.
OMNOVA Reports 4Q Loss
Fairlawn, OH, January 27--OMNOVA Solutions reported a loss of $14.7 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2004, compared to a loss of $61.3 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, during the fourth quarter of 2003.