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Larimer, PA July 28—Who said carpets were for walking on? A product called FunSlides Carpet Skates has just won the Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Award from the magazine's 2004 Top Creative Toy Awards panel.
Mercerville, NJ, July 26--Congoleum Corp. announced that the bankruptcy court approved Congoleum's request to reschedule its confirmation hearing from Sept. 9, 2004 to Oct. 5, 2004.
Dallas, July 26--Home builder and mortgage company Centex Corp. said its quarterly profit rose 24 percent, in part from higher home prices and closings, prompting the company to raise its outlook for the fiscal year.
Wilmington, DL, July 27--DuPont Co. said its quarterly profit fell after taking charges for jobs cuts and the sale of its carpet and textiles business.
Lancaster, PA, July 27—Armstrong’s new Mesita brick design from the company’s Destinations vinyl collection received a prestigious Most Valuable Product (MVP) Award from Building Products magazine.
Holland, MI, July 27--After spending his formative years on a dairy farm in Borculo, Ken Machiela headed to the big city, hoping to find a job.
Lancaster, July 27---A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved Armstrong World Industries' agreement to sell surplus land to a Landisville company, according to the Lancaster New Era.
New York, July 27--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which increased sharply in June, posted further gains in July.
Bloomfield Hills, MI, July 27--Pulte Homes Inc., the No. 2 U.S. home builder said its quarterly earnings rose 54 percent, as higher home prices helped offset increased raw material costs.
Atlanta, GA, July 27--Asbestos deaths have increased 400%, while deaths related to silicosis have dropped 70%, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control.