Dow Chemical Names President, COO
Midland, MI, Nov. 11--Dow Chemical Co. named Andrew N. Liveris, 49, president and chief operating officer.
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Honeywell Expects To Make $110 Million In Asbestos
Morristown Township, NJ, Nov. 7--Honeywell International Inc. said it expects to make $110 million of asbestos-related payments during the fourth quarter, according to a quarterly report filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Iowa Flooring Retailer Featured On HGTV
Iowa City, IA, Nov. 10--It's "all in the family" for Iowa City residents Lynn and Pamela Branchini, owners of Branchini Flooring, a family-run company specializing in designing custom hardwood floors.
Electric Carpet Market Heats Up In Japan
Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 10--Electric carpets are convenient household appliances that are safe for all ages as they are designed to heat a designated area at low temperature.
Fire Damages Landmark Store
Hill Township, NJ, Nov. 6--A landmark furniture store has been devastated by fire and neighbors hope it will rise from the ashes one day soon, according to the Randolph Reporter.
Tarkett Develops New Logo
Farnham, Quebec, Nov. 6--Following the recent announcement that Domco Tarkett is changing its corporate name to Tarkett, the company is introducing a new corporate logo that reflects its new identity and global profile.
Alcoa Sells Specialty Chemicals Firm
Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 6--Alcoa Inc. on Thursday said it will sell off part of its chemical operations, the second large divestiture announced by the aluminum producer in a week.
Pillowtex Closes Sale Of Assets
Kannapolis, NC, Nov. 5--Pillowtex Corporation announced today that it has successfully closed the previously announced sale of substantially all of its remaining assets to GGST LLC.
Condo, Co-Op Sales Set Record
Washington, DC, Nov. 6--Sales of existing condominiums and cooperatives skyrocketed to a new record in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Slate Flooring/Roofing Firm Growing
Broomfield, CO, Nov. 6--After 14 years in Broomfield, Source Products Group is expanding and recently formed a partnership that will bring a touch of Europe to Colorado, according to the Broomfield Enterprise.