Three Tandus Brands Win Antron Awards
Dalton, GA, Apr. 14--Each of Tandus' three floorcoverings brands--C&A Floorcoverings, Crossley Carpet Mills and Monterey Carpets--were honored March 25 in the 21st annual Antron Design Award competition.
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Carpet Barn Named Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the
Dalton, GA, Apr. 14--Mohawk Industries has selected The Carpet Barn, headquartered in Pine Bluff, AR, as its Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the Year for 2004.
Asbestos Bill to Get Senate Vote
Washington, DC, Apr. 14--Though even its backers admit its chances of passage remain slim, U.S. Senate Republican leaders intend to bring an insurer-backed asbestos bill to the floor the week of April 19.
EPA Honors Interface & Others
Washingon, DC, Apr. 14--EPA will recognize 29 individuals and organizations from around the world for outstanding efforts in protecting the Earth's climate and stratospheric ozone layer.
Home Depot Financial Update
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 13--Home Depot Inc. paid Chief Executive Robert Nardelli $2 million in salary and $4.5 million in bonus in 2003.
Business Inventories Up
Washington, DC, Apr. 13--Inventories at U.S. businesses posted their largest gain in more than three years in February.
Lowe's to Open New Regional Office
Mooresville, NC, Apr. 13--Lowe's Companies, Inc. plans to open a new regional office in Pensacola, FL.
Sherwin-Williams Expects Higher First Quarter Earn
Cleveland, OH, Apr. 13--Sherwin-Williams Co., on Monday said it expects a bigger than expected quarterly profit.
U.S. Green Building Council Names New Leader
Washington, DC, Apr. 12--Rick Fedrizz, the founding chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council, has been named acting president and chief executive officer of the Council.
Ex-Foamex Auditor Found Reportable Conditions
Linwood, PA, Apr. 13--Former Foamex International Inc. auditor Deloitte & Touche LLP said it identified reportable conditions at the company during the year ended Dec. 31, 2003.