Industry Pioneer James Brown Dies at 76
Dalton, GA, Apr. 1--James E. Brown, the founder of Brown Printing and Brown Industries, died at his home Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 76.
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Home Builder Extends Warranty
Dallas, TX, Apr. 1--Centex Homes, one of the nation's leading residential homebuilders, today announced it will include a two-year fit and finish warranty on new homes it sells.
Bed Bath & Beyond Posts Earnings Increase
Union, NJ, Mar. 31--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.'s earnings rose 37 percent in its latest quarter, as new stores and acquisitions drove sales up 24 percent.
Producer Price Index Rises Slightly
Washington, DC, Apr. 1--U.S. inflation in the pipeline eased in February, validating the Federal Reserve's judgment that it can keep interest rates low until it sees a clear recovery in the job market.
Columbia to Increase Solid Flooring Prices
Danville, VA, Mar. 31--Columbia Flooring today announced a forthcoming 7% to 10% price increase on its entire range of 3/4-inch solid oak hardwood flooring products.
Floors 2 Go Now Public
London, UK, Apr. 1--Floors 2 Go announces Thursday its flotation on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM") via an accelerated IPO.
Q.E.P. Acquires Australian Tool Company
Boca Raton, FL, Mar. 31--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. today announced that it has acquired Crestwin Trade Supplies Pty, Ltd., an Australian distributor of flooring tools with sales of approximately $5 million in 2003.
Most Homeowners Want to Renovate Kitchen
Temple, TX, Mar. 31--Just about everyone--97% of homeowners--wants to renovate their kitchens, according to market research conducted by Wilsonart.
Mohawk Donates Carpet to Habitat for Humaniity
Dalton, GA, Mar. 31--Thirty-eight homes in 38 days. As part of the celebration for Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, the National Football League teamed with the Houston division of Habitat for Humanity International to stage a major construction project.
New Plant Manager at Mullican Facility
Johnson City, TN, Mar. 31--Aaron Rickman has been named plant manager at Mullican Flooring's newly acquired Bluegrass Specialty Flooring operation in Bowling Green, KY.