Coverings Unveils New Website
Alexandria, VA, Dec. 18--Coverings, the preeminent showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone floorcoverings, announced the launch today of its newly refurbished Website.
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Fitch Downgrades Solutia's Sr Sec & Unsec Rati
Chicago, IL, Dec. 18--Fitch Ratings has downgraded Solutia Inc.'s senior secured credit facility rating to 'DDD' from 'B-' and the ratings on the senior secured and senior unsecured notes to 'D' from 'CCC'.
Wool Price Slides To Counter Dollar Rise
Auckland, NZ, Dec. 18--Just how much the soaring Kiwi dollar is hurting farm incomes is obvious when you compare it with the price of wool.
Kronotex Finalizes Plans For New Plant
Barnwell, SC, Dec. 18--Officials from the largest industry to locate in the Bamberg-Allendale-Barnwell area in at least 20 years are moving ahead with development at the South Carolina Advanced Technology Park near Snelling.
Mullican Flooring Announces 2004 Classes
Johnson City, TN, Dec. 18--From the forest to the floor, wood is a dynamic product, and in today’s expanding hardwood flooring market, education is the key to success.
Summitville Tile Files Chapter 11
Youngstown, OH, Dec. 17--Calling itself one of the last remaining family-owned producers of ceramic tile in the country, Summitville Tiles filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Surfaces Town Hall Covers Key Issues
Dallas, Dec. 17--As a floorcovering professional, trying to run a successful business can present a lot of challenges.
Honeywell To Target China's Nylon Carpet Marke
China, Dec. 17--Honeywell International Inc. has launched a series of business and investment plans, targeting China's nylon carpet market. It’s another big move for the firm following its acquisition of Zefron.
Honeywell Expects 2004 Earnings Per Share From $1.
Morris Township, NJ, Dec. 16, 2003—Honeywell announced today that it expects 2004 earnings per share to range from $1.40 to $1.55.
Survey: Companies To Hire More Workers
Milwaukee, WI, Dec. 16--Employers nationwide are cautiously optimistic about demand for their products and services and plan to hire slightly more workers in the first quarter of the year, according to a survey by staffing company Manpower Inc.