John C. Culver Named to Foamex Board
Linwood, PA, December 20--Foamex International has named John C. Culver to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.
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Indiana Carpet Retailer Closing After 27 Years
Richmond, IN, December 20-- After 27 years in Fountain City and the death of its founder this fall, Newport Carpet and Appliances is closing this month, according to the Palladium-Item.
Steelcase Offering Prebuilt Office Buildings
Troy, MI, December 20--A joint venture of Steelcase Inc. and two other companies - including a New Jersey firm - is selling prebuilt office buildings, research labs and warehouses to businesses nationwide.
Congoleum Confirmation Hearing Scheduled
Mercerville, NJ, December 20--Congoleum announced that the Bankruptcy Court has approved the disclosure statement and voting procedures for its amended plan of reorganization following a hearing last week. The Court also scheduled a confirmation hearing t
Montana Company Turns Larch into Fine Hardwood Flo
Missoula, MT, December 20--At a house under construction in the Rattlesnake Valley, Mike Wood of North Slope Sustainable Wood LLC tapped a section of unfinished larch floor with the toe of his boot, according to the Missoulian.
Honeywell Set to Roll Out Initiatives at Surfaces
Dalton, GA December 20--Honeywell Nylon will be unveiling a number of new business initiatives at Surfaces.
Armstrong to Turn Over Part of its Lancaster Plant
Lancaster, PA, December 20--Franklin & Marshall College, the Economic Development Co. and Armstrong World Industries are exploring ways to revitalize the part of Armstrong's Lancaster floor plant which the company intends to vacate, according to the L
Leading Indicators Up 0.2% in November
New York, NY, December 20--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index decreased 0.1 percent in November.
Steelcase Swings to Profit in 3Q
Grand Rapids, MI. December 17--Steelcase Inc. said Friday it swung to a profit in the third quarter on an almost 10 percent increase in revenue.
CPI Up 0.2% in November
Washington, DC, December 17--The consumer price index rose 0.2 percent in November after rising 0.6 percent in October, the Labor Department said Friday.