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Forbo Reports 2003 Earnings

Zurich/Eglisau, Swiitzerland, Mar. 23--In 2003, the Forbo Group had to struggle with adverse economic conditions in important core markets coupled with an unfavorable exchange rate development of the US dollar.

Owens-Illinois Appoints DuPont Executive as CEO

Toledo, OH, Mar. 22- Owens-Illinois, the biggest manufacturer of glass containers in North and South America, on Monday said a DuPont executive, Steven McCracken, will succeed Joseph Lemieux as president and chief executive on April 1.

Concentration of Production to Pergo’s Plant in Tr

Trelleborg, Sweden, Mar. 22--In compliance with the Swedish Co-determination Act, Pergo has decided to begin negotiations with the unions regarding concentration of production of premium products for the European market to the plant in Trelleborg.

Retailers Adopt Portable Telecom Technology

Albany, NY, Mar. 22--Joe Pangione is connected. The 45-year-old assistant store manager at the Home Depot at Latham Farms carries a dedicated cellphone that is his half-pound link to the world.

Monsanto/Solutia Retirees Fight for Benefits

Pensacola, FL, Mar. 22--Thousands of area Solutia Inc. and Monsanto Co. retirees wondering about the future of their health insurance and other benefits, probably won't have an answer for two years.

New Market Center in Dallas Opens Doors

Dallas, TX, Mar. 22--Thousands of merchandise decision-makers and some of the world's hottest designers, from Richard Tyler and Kay Unger to Yansi Fugel and David Meister, will descend on Dallas this week.

Feltex to Go Public

Auckland, New Zealand, Mar. 19--Feltex Carpets Ltd, which yesterday announced the layoff of 53 workers, today confirmed the company would make an initial public offering in May followed by listing on the stock exchange.