Wholesale Inventories Rise
Washington, DC, July 9--Wholesale inventories ballooned in May as stockpiles of durable goods racked up the biggest gain in over four years.
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EPA Says DuPont Violated Reporting Rules
Washington, DC, July 8--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accused DuPont & Co. (DD) of violating federal reporting requirements related to the potential health risks of a chemical used in the manufacture of Teflon.
UK’s Floors 2 Go Sales Up 224%
Birmington, England, July 9--Sales at the UK's largest retailer of hardwood and laminate flooring products Floors 2 Go, were up 224 per cent in the first six months of this year.
Collins & Aikman Sees 2nd Quarter Profit
Troy, MI, July 9—Automotive carpetmaker Collins & Aikman Corp., said it expects to post a second-quarter operating profit of $21 million to $27 million after restructuring costs.
Minuteman and Hako-Werke to Merge
Addison, IL, July 9-- Minuteman International, Inc. the floor-care equipment and chemical manufacturer, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Hako-Werke International.
Consumer Borrowing Rises
Washington, DC, July 9-- Americans stepped up their borrowing in May as an improving jobs market and growing economy gave consumers more confidence to take on debt.
Manufacturing Recovery Gaining Momentum
New York, July 9--The recovery in U.S. manufacturing appears to be gaining momentum, as a survey of the nation's top manufacturers on future business activity, including orders, shipments and investment, reached a record for the third-straight quarter
It's the Sweet Smell of Success
Sarasota, FL, July 8--Orders are streaming in to a local manufacturer for its Urine-Off, a product with the power to remove stains and odors, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Armstrong Intros New Linoleum Line
Lancaster, PA, July 8--Armstrong Floor Products announces the new “Living Colors of Linoleum” Collection, a focused North American portfolio.
NAR: Higher Interest Rates Won't Hurt Housing
Washington, DC, July 8--Interest rates are rising due to healthy economic growth and they won't dampen the general strength of the nation's housing market, according to the National Association of Realtors.