Columbia Flooring Names Laminate Business Manager
Danville, VA, Feb. 2--Columbia Flooring today announced the appointment of Shane Calloway as business unit manager for laminate flooring products.
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Noble Investments Gives Q.E.P. Stock "Buy" Rating
Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 2--Noble International Investments, Inc. today announced the commencement of independent coverage of Q.E.P. Inc. with a "Buy" recommendation and a twelve-month price target of $17.50.
Manufacturer to Buy Property From Armstrong
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 28--Another local businessman is hoping to put some of Armstrong World Industries' surplus land to good use, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Consumer Spending Rises
Washington, DC, Feb. 2--Consumer spending increased in December and outpaced an uptick in income.
Allied Capital Invests in Nexcel Synthetics
Washington, DC, Jan. 30--Allied Capital Corporation today announced that it has provided $10 million in subordinated debt and $1.69 million in equity capital to Nexcel Synthetics.
Shaw to Open Kansas Distribution Center
Lenexa, KS, Feb. 2--Shaw Industries Inc. will open a carpet distribution center on Monday in Lenexa, the center's operation manager said, according to the Business Journal of Kansas City.
First LEED Certified Hospital in the U.S. in Bould
Boulder, CO, Jan 30--Boulder Community Hospital's newly constructed Foothills Campus recently received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(TM)) certification.
HomeVestors Signs Agreement with Home Depot
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 2--The Home Depot has signed an agreement to be the exclusive building materials supplier to HomeVestors of America, Inc.
Interceramic Posts Record Sales
Chihuahua, Mexico, Jan. 28--Interceramic's consolidated sales for 2003 were $306.4 million, up 2.14% from sales of $300.0 million in 2002.
Koch Industries Subsidiary to Buy Part of Georgia-
Wichita, KS, Jan. 30--A subsidiary of Koch Industries has signed a letter of intent to buy a slice of lumber and paper giant Georgia-Pacific for $610 million.