GE, Home Depot Resolve Langone Issues
New York, NY, Mar. 25--After months of prodding from shareholder activists, General Electric Co. and Home Depot Inc. appear to have quietly addressed their Kenneth Langone-related problems.
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Coverings Announces Prism Stone Award Winners
Alexandria, VA, Mar. 24-- Coverings, the leading showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone floor coverings, announced that Studio Gang Architects LTD has won the $10,000 Grand Prize in the 2004 PRISM Stone in Architecture Awards.
Existing-Home Sales Up 2% in February
Washington, DC, Mar. 25--Sales of existing single-family homes rose last month, marking only the eighth month on record that the sales pace has reached or exceeded the 6 million mark.
Ithaca College to Host Sustainability Summit
Ithaca, NY, Mar 24--Ithaca College will host a North American summit on sustainable development April 6-7, 2004.
Invista Investment Opens New Opportunities in UK
Newcastle, UK, Mar. 24--Invista, formerly known as DuPont Textiles and Interiors, recently opened its new North Area Control Centre at Wilton.
Bona Kemi Wins Swedish Trade Council Award
Chicago, IL, Mar. 24--On April 2, 2004, Bona Kemi will be presented the Swedish Trade Council's Achievement Award for Corporate Excellence.
Durable Goods Orders Up 2.5% in February
Washington, D.C., Mar. 24--The Commerce Department reported today that orders for durable goods rose by 2.5% last month.
Invista’s Seaford Nylon Plant Has Potential to Gro
Seaford, DE, Mar. 24--As the DuPont Co. prepares to close a deal to sell its fibers unit to Koch Industries Inc., the future of its Seaford nylon plant is again in question.
Asbestos Bill to Come to Senate in April
Washington, D.C., Mar. 24--Senate staff are preparing a bill to reform the asbestos litigation system, and plan to bring it to the floor on April 19, an aide to Senate Republican Leader Bill Frist said.
Mohawk ColorCenter Retailers Win Trips
Dalton, GA, Mar. 24--Retailers attending the Mohawk ColorCenter Convention in Kissimmee, Florida had opportunities to win a variety of prizes.