Consumer Prices Rise
Washington, DC, Apr. 14--Higher energy prices boosted overall U.S. consumer prices, but even excluding volatile food and energy costs consumer prices rose sharply.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Fed's Parry Gives Opinion on Rates
New York, NY, Apr. 12--U.S. interest rates cannot remain at their 1958 lows forever and will have to rise at some point, perhaps to 3.5%, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Robert Parry said.
Foamex Sets Annual Meeting Date & Location
Linwood, PA, Apr. 12--Foamex International Inc. announced that it will hold its Annual Meeting of stockholders on Tuesday, May 25, 2004.
Invista to Sell High-Yield Bonds
London, UK, Apr. 13--U.S. fiber manufacturer Invista will sell high-yield bonds worth $575 million next week to fund its acquisition by Koch Industries Inc.